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筚门圭窬
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筚门圭窬 — “A humble dwelling”

筚门圭窬 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a humble dwelling”. The simple home of the poor. Literally, “Thorn gate and small window”.

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筚门圭窬 Pronunciation and Pinyin

筚门圭窬 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
筚
bì12wattle or bamboo fence
门
mén3door, gate, entrance
圭
guī6ancient ceremonial jade tablet
窬
yú14climb or bore through wall

Example Sentence with 筚门圭窬

他们一家人虽然住在筚门圭窬之中,却总是乐观向上,对未来充满憧憬
Although their family lived in a humble dwelling, they were always optimistic and full of aspirations for the future.

Idioms Related to 筚门圭窬

Synonyms of 筚门圭窬

  • bì筚mén门guī圭dòu窦a humble and poor 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闺dòu窦a humble and dilapidated dwelling
  • bì筚mén门guī闺yú窬a humble and dilapidated dwelling

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Questions about 筚门圭窬

What does 筚门圭窬 mean?

筚门圭窬 (bì mén guī yú) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a humble dwelling”.

How do you pronounce 筚门圭窬?

筚门圭窬 is pronounced bì mén guī yú in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 筚门圭窬 literally mean?

Literally, 筚门圭窬 means “Thorn gate and small window”. It is used to mean “a humble dwelling”.

What is the Chinese definition of 筚门圭窬?

同“筚门闺窦”。柴门小户。喻指穷人的住处。

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