We’re happy to bring you free Chinese lessons. This series dives into idioms and proverbs, meaningful and practical. Today’s phrase is 「炊臼之戚」, with its usage explained below.
The Chinese idiom we are introducing this time is 「炊臼之戚」. You can find its meaning and application outlined below.
A metaphor for the loss of a wife.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
chuī jiù zhī qī
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
cheui1 kau5 ji1 chik1
Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.
