窄门窄户 — “A family of humble origins or modest means”
窄门窄户 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a family of humble origins or modest means”. A small, unassuming household. Literally, “Narrow doors, narrow households”.
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窄门窄户 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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他们家世代都是窄门窄户，日子过得朴素而知足。
Their family has always been a humble household for generations, living a simple and content life.
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What does 窄门窄户 mean?
窄门窄户 (zhǎi mén zhǎi hù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a family of humble origins or modest means”.
How do you pronounce 窄门窄户?
窄门窄户 is pronounced zhǎi mén zhǎi hù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 窄门窄户 literally mean?
Literally, 窄门窄户 means “Narrow doors, narrow households”. It is used to mean “a family of humble origins or modest means”.
What is the Chinese definition of 窄门窄户?
比喻小户人家。