瘠牛羸豚 — “Refers to emaciated cattle and weak pigs”
瘠牛羸豚 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to emaciated cattle and weak pigs”. Metaphorically used to describe something or someone that is weak, vulnerable, or in a disadvantaged and struggling state. Literally, “Emaciated ox and weak pig”.
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What does 瘠牛羸豚 mean?
瘠牛羸豚 (jí niú léi tún) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to emaciated cattle and weak pigs”.
How do you pronounce 瘠牛羸豚?
瘠牛羸豚 is pronounced jí niú léi tún in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 瘠牛羸豚 literally mean?
Literally, 瘠牛羸豚 means “Emaciated ox and weak pig”. It is used to mean “refers to emaciated cattle and weak pigs”.
What is the Chinese definition of 瘠牛羸豚?
瘠：瘠瘦；羸：病弱的。瘦弱的牛和猪。比喻弱小的民族或国家。