Chinese learners move from characters to idioms as the highest level. This free resource explains 「無下箸處」 below.
Let’s dive into the idiom 「無下箸處」. Its definition and application are outlined below.
During the reign of Emperor Wu of Jin, He Zeng lived a life of luxury, spending tens of thousands of dollars on food every day, but still had no place to eat. Later it was used to describe the extravagant eating and drinking of the rich.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
wú xià zhù chù
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
mou4 ha6 jyu6 chyu5
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.
