五尺之僮 — “Refers to an underage child”
五尺之僮 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to an underage child”. Typically a young boy or girl. The term 'five feet' (五尺) historically indicated a child's height in ancient times, implying youth rather than an exact modern measurement. Literally, “Five-foot child”.
五尺之僮 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 五尺之僮 mean?
五尺之僮 (wǔ chǐ zhī tóng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to an underage child”.
How do you pronounce 五尺之僮?
五尺之僮 is pronounced wǔ chǐ zhī tóng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 五尺之僮 literally mean?
Literally, 五尺之僮 means “Five-foot child”. It is used to mean “refers to an underage child”.
What is the Chinese definition of 五尺之僮?
指尚未成年的儿童。古尺短，故称。同“五尺之童”。