Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「墨突不黔」 below.
The idiom 「墨突不黔」 and its usage are explored below. Learn its meaning and applications here.
Originally it referred to Mozi’s traveling around. Whenever he arrived at a place, before the chimneys were blackened by the smoke, he would move on to another place. Later this incident was used as a metaphor. It describes how busy things are, just like saying that there is no time to rest.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
mò tū bù qián
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
mak2 dat6 bat1 kim4
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.
