五尺竖子 — “Refers to a child who has not yet reached adulthood”
五尺竖子 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to a child who has not yet reached adulthood”. A young boy or girl, often implying immaturity or inexperience. Literally, “five-foot young lad”.
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五尺竖子 Pronunciation and Pinyin
五尺竖子 Character Breakdown
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他虽然年纪轻轻，但在大事上从不含糊，并非五尺竖子，足以担当重任。
Though young, he is never vague on important matters; he is not an inexperienced child and is fully capable of handling significant responsibilities.
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What does 五尺竖子 mean?
五尺竖子 (wǔ chǐ shù zǐ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to a child who has not yet reached adulthood”.
How do you pronounce 五尺竖子?
五尺竖子 is pronounced wǔ chǐ shù zǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 五尺竖子 literally mean?
Literally, 五尺竖子 means “five-foot young lad”. It is used to mean “refers to a child who has not yet reached adulthood”.
What is the Chinese definition of 五尺竖子?
指尚未成年的儿童。古尺短，故称。同“五尺之童”。