From the basics of characters to complex idioms, Chinese learning can be challenging. This free guide highlights the idiom 「踵決肘見」. Details below.
For this session, we will be discussing the idiom 「踵決肘見」. See below for its meaning and practical usage.
Heel: the back of the foot, and heel of the shoe; split: to crack. When he straightened his clothes, his elbows were exposed; when he pulled on his shoes, his heels were exposed. Describes being extremely poor.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zhǒng jué zhǒu jiàn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jung2 kyut3 jaau2/jau2 gin3
With an extensive collection of idioms, Chinese offers a wealth of expressions to explore. These learning resources aim to make your journey smoother and more rewarding.
