Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「沿門托缽」 and its usage.
Today, we explore the idiom 「沿門托缽」. Below, we’ll cover its meaning and practical uses.
Bowl: A utensil used by monks to eat. Originally refers to monks begging for alms. A metaphor for begging from door to door.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yán mén tuō bō
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yun4 mun4 tok3 but6
With so many Chinese idioms, each holding diverse meanings and uses, there is much to explore. These materials are designed to support your Chinese language studies.
