From the basics of characters to complex idioms, Chinese learning can be challenging. This free guide highlights the idiom 「還珠買櫝」. Details below.
In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「還珠買櫝」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.
It is a metaphor for having no vision and making inappropriate choices. Same as “buy the box and return the pearl”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
hái zhū mǎi dú
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
waan4 jyu1 maai5 duk6
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.
