墙上泥皮 — “Refers to someone or something that is an insignificant”
墙上泥皮 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to someone or something that is an insignificant”. Dependent, or subordinate appendage, often implying low status or lack of real value, much like a concubine in a traditional household. Literally, “Mud plaster on the wall”.
墙上泥皮 Pronunciation and Pinyin
墙上泥皮 Character Breakdown
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What does 墙上泥皮 mean?
墙上泥皮 (qiáng shàng ní pí) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to someone or something that is an insignificant”.
How do you pronounce 墙上泥皮?
墙上泥皮 is pronounced qiáng shàng ní pí in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 墙上泥皮 literally mean?
Literally, 墙上泥皮 means “Mud plaster on the wall”. It is used to mean “refers to someone or something that is an insignificant”.
What is the Chinese definition of 墙上泥皮?
比喻无用或低贱的附属物，也比喻妾