吴市之箫 — “To beg on the streets by playing a musical instrument”
吴市之箫 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to beg on the streets by playing a musical instrument”. Often due to poverty or hardship. Literally, “Xiao (flute) of Wu City (market)”.
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如今社会发展迅速，但仍有人因生计所迫，不得不吴市之箫，令人唏嘘。
Even in today's rapidly developing society, some individuals are still compelled to busk for a living, a truly lamentable situation.
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What does 吴市之箫 mean?
吴市之箫 (wú shì zhī xiāo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to beg on the streets by playing a musical instrument”.
How do you pronounce 吴市之箫?
吴市之箫 is pronounced wú shì zhī xiāo in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 吴市之箫 literally mean?
Literally, 吴市之箫 means “Xiao (flute) of Wu City (market)”. It is used to mean “to beg on the streets by playing a musical instrument”.
What is the Chinese definition of 吴市之箫?
比喻在街头行乞。同“吴市吹箫”。