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筚门圭窦
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筚门圭窦 — “A humble and poor dwelling”

筚门圭窦 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a humble and poor dwelling”. The residence of an impoverished family. Literally, “wicker gate and small window/hole”.

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筚门圭窦 Pronunciation and Pinyin

筚门圭窦 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
筚
bì12wattle or bamboo fence
门
mén3door, gate, entrance
圭
guī6ancient ceremonial jade tablet
窦
dòu13cavity or sinus

Example Sentence with 筚门圭窦

即使生活在筚门圭窦之中,他依然保持着乐观积极的心态,努力追求自己的梦想。
Even living in a humble and poor dwelling, he maintained an optimistic and positive attitude, striving to pursue his dreams.

Idioms Related to 筚门圭窦

Synonyms of 筚门圭窦

  • bì筚mén门guī闺dòu窦a humble and dilapidated dwelling

More idioms starting with 筚

  • bì筚lù路lán蓝lǚ缕to start an undertaking with great difficulty
  • bì筚lù路lán蓝lǚ褛to pioneer with immense difficulties and hardships
  • bì筚lù路lán褴lǚ褛pioneer through immense hardship
  • bì筚mén门guī圭yú窬a humble dwelling
  • bì筚mén门guī闺yú窬a humble and dilapidated dwelling

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Questions about 筚门圭窦

What does 筚门圭窦 mean?

筚门圭窦 (bì mén guī dòu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a humble and poor dwelling”.

How do you pronounce 筚门圭窦?

筚门圭窦 is pronounced bì mén guī dòu in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 筚门圭窦 literally mean?

Literally, 筚门圭窦 means “wicker gate and small window/hole”. It is used to mean “a humble and poor dwelling”.

What is the Chinese definition of 筚门圭窦?

筚门:用荆条或竹子编成篱笆作门。柴门小户,比喻穷人的住处

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