桑户蓬枢 — “Describing a household in extreme poverty”
桑户蓬枢 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describing a household in extreme poverty”. With makeshift doors made of mulberry branches and wormwood stalks. Literally, “Mulberry door and wormwood pivot”.
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桑户蓬枢 Pronunciation and Pinyin
桑户蓬枢 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 桑户蓬枢
他们家虽然桑户蓬枢，却也书香门第，自有一番风骨。
Although their family lived in extreme poverty, their home was rich in scholarly tradition, possessing a unique integrity.
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Synonyms of 桑户蓬枢
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What does 桑户蓬枢 mean?
桑户蓬枢 (sāng hù péng shū) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describing a household in extreme poverty”.
How do you pronounce 桑户蓬枢?
桑户蓬枢 is pronounced sāng hù péng shū in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 桑户蓬枢 literally mean?
Literally, 桑户蓬枢 means “Mulberry door and wormwood pivot”. It is used to mean “describing a household in extreme poverty”.
What is the Chinese definition of 桑户蓬枢?
编桑枝为门，立蓬条为枢。形容家境贫穷。