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播糠眯目 — “To sow chaff to blind someone”

播糠眯目 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to sow chaff to blind someone”. To describe how a seemingly small and insignificant thing can cause great trouble, harm, or obstruction, often by diverting attention or causing confusion. Literally, “Sow chaff to blind eyes”.

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播糠眯目 Pronunciation and Pinyin

播糠眯目 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
播
bō15sow or broadcast
糠
kāng17grain husk or bran
眯
mǐ11squint or nap
目
mù5eye, item, or goal

Example Sentence with 播糠眯目

在一次关键的合作谈判中,任何无关紧要的细节都可能播糠眯目,分散双方的注意力。
In a crucial collaboration negotiation, any irrelevant detail could sow chaff to blind the eyes, diverting both parties' attention.

Idioms Related to 播糠眯目

More idioms starting with 播

  • bō播tǔ土yáng扬chén尘kick up a cloud of dust
  • bō播nòng弄shì是fēi非sow discord and stir up trouble
  • bō播è恶yí遗chòu臭spread evil, leave lasting infamy
  • bō播kāng穅mǐ眯mù目blinded by trivialities

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Questions about 播糠眯目

What does 播糠眯目 mean?

播糠眯目 (bō kāng mǐ mù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to sow chaff to blind someone”.

How do you pronounce 播糠眯目?

播糠眯目 is pronounced bō kāng mǐ mù in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 播糠眯目 literally mean?

Literally, 播糠眯目 means “Sow chaff to blind eyes”. It is used to mean “to sow chaff to blind someone”.

What is the Chinese definition of 播糠眯目?

撒播糠秕眯住别人的眼睛。比喻外物虽小,但造成的危害却很大。

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