We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「尺板鬥食」, explained below.
Introducing the idiom 「尺板鬥食」: its meaning and how to use it are provided below.
In the old days, it was used to describe a small official with a low salary.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
chǐ bǎn dòu shí
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
chek3 baan2 dau3 sik6
Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.
