From the basics of characters to complex idioms, Chinese learning can be challenging. This free guide highlights the idiom 「悉索薄賦」. Details below.
Here, we present the idiom 「悉索薄賦」. Below, you’ll find its explanation and examples of usage.
Refers to the military force of the entire country. In ancient times, military vehicles and soldiers were recruited according to the land tax, so soldiers were called “fu”. “Bo” is a humble word, meaning something is not excellent.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
xī suǒ báo fù
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
sik1 sok3 bok6 fu3
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.

