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美芹之献 — “A humble offering or modest proposal”

美芹之献 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a humble offering or modest proposal”. Used to express that one's contribution is trivial or not very significant. Literally, “Offering of beautiful celery”.

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美芹之献 Pronunciation and Pinyin

美芹之献 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
美
měi9beautiful, pleasing, America
芹
qín7humble gift or celery
之
zhī4possessive or connective particle
献
xiàn13respectfully offer or dedicate

Example Sentence with 美芹之献

这本拙作,不过是美芹之献,希望能抛砖引玉,引发更多有益的讨论。
This humble work of mine is merely a modest offering, hoping to inspire more beneficial discussions.

Idioms Related to 美芹之献

More idioms starting with 美

  • měi美bù不shèng胜shōu收too many beautiful things to appreciate
  • měi美zhōng中bù不zú足a minor flaw in an otherwise perfect thing
  • měi美rén人jì计honey trap
  • měi美rén人chí迟mù暮beauty fading with age
  • měi美rén人xiāng香cǎo草noble virtues and loyalty
  • měi美qí其míng名yuē曰euphemistically call it
  • měi美wèi味jiā佳yáo肴delicious food and fine dishes
  • měi美huàn奂měi美lún轮magnificent and grand buildings
  • měi美nǚ女pò破shé舌Beauty distracts rulers from sound advice
  • měi美nǚ女zān簪huā花Elegant calligraphy or fresh beautiful literature
  • měi美rú如guān冠yù玉exceptionally handsome
  • měi美yì意yán延nián年Optimism and cheerfulness prolong life

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Questions about 美芹之献

What does 美芹之献 mean?

美芹之献 (měi qín zhī xiàn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a humble offering or modest proposal”.

How do you pronounce 美芹之献?

美芹之献 is pronounced měi qín zhī xiàn in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 美芹之献 literally mean?

Literally, 美芹之献 means “Offering of beautiful celery”. It is used to mean “a humble offering or modest proposal”.

What is the Chinese definition of 美芹之献?

用以自谦所献菲薄,不足当意。

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