享帚自珍 — “To cherish one's own humble possessions or achievements”
享帚自珍 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to cherish one's own humble possessions or achievements”. To regard something inferior as valuable simply because it is one's own. Literally, “Cherish one's own broom as a treasure”.
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What does 享帚自珍 mean?
享帚自珍 (xiǎng zhǒu zì zhēn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to cherish one's own humble possessions or achievements”.
How do you pronounce 享帚自珍?
享帚自珍 is pronounced xiǎng zhǒu zì zhēn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 享帚自珍 literally mean?
Literally, 享帚自珍 means “Cherish one's own broom as a treasure”. It is used to mean “to cherish one's own humble possessions or achievements”.
What is the Chinese definition of 享帚自珍?
比喻物虽微劣，而自视为宝。