以戈舂黍 — “To pound millet with a halberd”
以戈舂黍 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to pound millet with a halberd”. To use an inappropriate tool or method for a task, leading to failure or futility; to attempt the impossible with unsuitable means. Literally, “Use halberd to pound millet”.
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What does 以戈舂黍 mean?
以戈舂黍 (yǐ gē chōng shǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to pound millet with a halberd”.
How do you pronounce 以戈舂黍?
以戈舂黍 is pronounced yǐ gē chōng shǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 以戈舂黍 literally mean?
Literally, 以戈舂黍 means “use halberd to pound millet”. It is used to mean “to pound millet with a halberd”.
What is the Chinese definition of 以戈舂黍?
用戈去舂黍米。比喻达不到目的。