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This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「草木俱朽」. Its meaning and application are provided below.
Die like grass and trees, and the world will not know. It is a metaphor for a person who has achieved nothing in his life.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
cǎo mù jù xiǔ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
chou2 muk6 keui1 nau2
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
