4 characters Idiom and proverb 18 73

We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「敝綈惡粟」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.

This time, we present the Chinese idiom 「敝綈惡粟」, with its definition and usage detailed below.

Refers to poor food and clothing.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bì tí è sù

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

bai6 tai4 ok3 suk1

Chinese idioms encompass an enormous variety, each rich in its meanings and uses. We’ve compiled these resources to support your efforts in learning the language.