隔屋撺椽 — “To attempt the impossible”
隔屋撺椽 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to attempt the impossible”. To try to do something far beyond one's power or capability, like a futile or unrealistic endeavor. Literally, “To push a rafter from another room”.
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隔屋撺椽 Pronunciation and Pinyin
隔屋撺椽 Character Breakdown
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他没有任何经验却想独自完成这个复杂项目，简直是隔屋撺椽。
He has no experience but wants to complete this complex project alone; it's simply trying to do the impossible.
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What does 隔屋撺椽 mean?
隔屋撺椽 (gé wū cuān chuán) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to attempt the impossible”.
How do you pronounce 隔屋撺椽?
隔屋撺椽 is pronounced gé wū cuān chuán in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 隔屋撺椽 literally mean?
Literally, 隔屋撺椽 means “to push a rafter from another room”. It is used to mean “to attempt the impossible”.
What is the Chinese definition of 隔屋撺椽?
比喻办不到的、不自量力的事情。