甑生尘 — “The steamer is covered in dust”
甑生尘 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the steamer is covered in dust”. Symbolizing extreme poverty and a prolonged lack of food. Literally, “Steamer gathers dust”.
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甑生尘 Pronunciation and Pinyin
甑生尘 Character Breakdown
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他家境贫寒，常常甑生尘，连温饱都难以维持。
His family was very poor; their steamer often gathered dust, finding it hard even to have enough food and clothing.
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What does 甑生尘 mean?
甑生尘 (zèng shēng chén) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the steamer is covered in dust”.
How do you pronounce 甑生尘?
甑生尘 is pronounced zèng shēng chén in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 甑生尘 literally mean?
Literally, 甑生尘 means “Steamer gathers dust”. It is used to mean “the steamer is covered in dust”.
What is the Chinese definition of 甑生尘?
甑：炊具。甑里积了灰尘。形容生活贫困，断炊已久