Here’s a free resource for learning Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, useful for various expressions. Today’s topic is 「簞食壺酒」, as shown below.
Today, we explore the idiom 「簞食壺酒」. Below, we’ll cover its meaning and practical uses.
Bamboo container for rice. A bowl of rice and a pot of wine. Refers to eating in small amounts.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
dān shí hú jiǔ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
daan1 sik6 wu2/wu4 jau2
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.
