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断缣尺楮 — “Fragmentary or incomplete ancient writings, paintings, or documents”

断缣尺楮 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Fragmentary or incomplete ancient writings, paintings, or documents”. Remnants of old cultural artifacts. Literally, “Broken silk and a foot of paper; fragmentary silk and paper”.

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断缣尺楮 Pronunciation and Pinyin

断缣尺楮 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
断
duàn11break, stop, decide
缣
jiān13fine double-strand silk
尺
chǐ4traditional Chinese foot unit
楮
chǔ12paper mulberry tree

Example Sentence with 断缣尺楮

在旧书市场里,偶尔能发现一些断缣尺楮,虽然残破却仍有独特的韵味。
In the old book market, one can occasionally find some fragmentary old writings and paintings, which, though incomplete, still possess a unique charm.

Idioms Related to 断缣尺楮

Synonyms of 断缣尺楮

  • duàn断jiān缣cùn寸zhǐ纸fragmented ancient writings or artworks

More idioms starting with 断

  • duàn断hū乎bù不kě可Absolutely not allowed
  • duàn断shì事yǐ以lǐ理judge matters by reason
  • duàn断shì事rú如shén神make incredibly accurate judgments
  • duàn断jǐng井tuí颓yuán垣dilapidated courtyard
  • duàn断jué决rú如liú流make quick and decisive judgments
  • duàn断fú凫xù续hè鹤go against natural laws
  • duàn断fà发wén文shēn身ancient custom of cutting hair and tattooing body
  • duàn断fà发wén纹shēn身ancient custom of cutting hair and tattooing body
  • duàn断guī圭suì碎bì璧precious literary fragments
  • duàn断yuán垣cán残bì壁crumbling ruins
  • duàn断mò墨cán残chǔ楮incomplete ancient texts
  • duàn断bì壁cán残yuán垣ruins and dilapidated walls

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Questions about 断缣尺楮

What does 断缣尺楮 mean?

断缣尺楮 (duàn jiān chǐ chǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Fragmentary or incomplete ancient writings, paintings, or documents”.

How do you pronounce 断缣尺楮?

断缣尺楮 is pronounced duàn jiān chǐ chǔ in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 断缣尺楮 literally mean?

Literally, 断缣尺楮 means “Broken silk and a foot of paper; fragmentary silk and paper”. It is used to mean “Fragmentary or incomplete ancient writings, paintings, or documents”.

What is the Chinese definition of 断缣尺楮?

犹言断缣寸纸。残缺不全的书画。

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