From the basics of characters to complex idioms, Chinese learning can be challenging. This free guide highlights the idiom 「鬥挹箕揚」. Details below.
In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「鬥挹箕揚」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.
The metaphor is useless. Dou and Ji are both names of constellations. One resembles the Dipper and the other resembles the Ji, hence the names.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
dòu yì jī yáng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
dau3 yap1 gei1 yeung2/yeung4
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.
