布帛菽粟 — “Daily necessities”
布帛菽粟 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Daily necessities”. Things that are essential yet commonplace and indispensable. Literally, “cloth, silk, beans, and millet”.
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对我们来说，书籍和知识就像布帛菽粟一样，是精神生活中不可或缺的。
For us, books and knowledge are like daily necessities, indispensable in our spiritual lives.
Idioms Related to 布帛菽粟
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What does 布帛菽粟 mean?
布帛菽粟 (bù bó shū sù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Daily necessities”.
How do you pronounce 布帛菽粟?
布帛菽粟 is pronounced bù bó shū sù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 布帛菽粟 literally mean?
Literally, 布帛菽粟 means “cloth, silk, beans, and millet”. It is used to mean “Daily necessities”.
What is the Chinese definition of 布帛菽粟?
帛：丝织品；菽：豆类；粟：小米，泛指粮食。指生活必需品。比喻极平常而又不可缺少的东西。