断木掘地 — “To use primitive or rudimentary methods”
断木掘地 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to use primitive or rudimentary methods”. To make do with simple tools or approaches, especially in the absence of more advanced ones. Literally, “break wood and dig ground”.
断木掘地 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 断木掘地 mean?
断木掘地 (duàn mù jué dì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to use primitive or rudimentary methods”.
How do you pronounce 断木掘地?
断木掘地 is pronounced duàn mù jué dì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 断木掘地 literally mean?
Literally, 断木掘地 means “break wood and dig ground”. It is used to mean “to use primitive or rudimentary methods”.
What is the Chinese definition of 断木掘地?
上古时代，断木为杵，掘地为臼。虽粗拙，亦适用。