敲冰求火 — “To attempt the impossible”
敲冰求火 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to attempt the impossible”. To pursue a futile or impractical goal. Literally, “chip ice for fire”.
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敲冰求火 Pronunciation and Pinyin
敲冰求火 Character Breakdown
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想要在完全没有土壤的地方种出大片庄稼，简直是敲冰求火，不可能成功。
Trying to cultivate vast crops in an area completely devoid of soil is like chipping ice for fire; it's an impossible endeavor.
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Open the tool →Questions about 敲冰求火
What does 敲冰求火 mean?
敲冰求火 (qiāo bīng qiú huǒ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to attempt the impossible”.
How do you pronounce 敲冰求火?
敲冰求火 is pronounced qiāo bīng qiú huǒ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 敲冰求火 literally mean?
Literally, 敲冰求火 means “chip ice for fire”. It is used to mean “to attempt the impossible”.
What is the Chinese definition of 敲冰求火?
敲开冰找火。比喻不可能实现的事。