We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「黽穴鴝巢」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
The Chinese idiom 「黽穴鴝巢」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
Clam cave bird nest. A metaphor for the residence of the poor.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
měng xué gōu cháo
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
man5 yut6 keui4 chaau4
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.

