擿埴索涂 — “To grope in the dark”
擿埴索涂 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to grope in the dark”. To explore blindly; to fumble for a way without clear direction, indicating difficulty in achieving success. Literally, “Poke the ground and seek the path”.
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What does 擿埴索涂 mean?
擿埴索涂 (zhāi zhí suǒ tú) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to grope in the dark”.
How do you pronounce 擿埴索涂?
擿埴索涂 is pronounced zhāi zhí suǒ tú in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 擿埴索涂 literally mean?
Literally, 擿埴索涂 means “Poke the ground and seek the path”. It is used to mean “to grope in the dark”.
What is the Chinese definition of 擿埴索涂?
擿埴：敲地；索：探求；涂：道路。指盲人用杖点地探求道路。比喻暗中摸索，事不易成。