一掊土 — “A handful of earth”
一掊土 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a handful of earth”. Originally referring to a grave. Now often used metaphorically to describe a small plot of land or a declining, insignificant force/entity. Literally, “a handful of earth”.
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一掊土 Pronunciation and Pinyin
一掊土 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 一掊土
他守着这片祖辈留下的一掊土，过着平静的生活。
He lives a peaceful life, guarding this small piece of land left by his ancestors.
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Open the tool →Questions about 一掊土
What does 一掊土 mean?
一掊土 (yī póu tǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a handful of earth”.
How do you pronounce 一掊土?
一掊土 is pronounced yī póu tǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 一掊土 literally mean?
Literally, 一掊土 means “a handful of earth”. It is used to mean “a handful of earth”.
What is the Chinese definition of 一掊土?
抔：用手捧东西。一捧黄土。指坟墓。现多比喻不多的土地或没落、渺小的反动势力。