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采及葑菲
采及葑菲
采及葑菲
采及葑菲
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采及葑菲
采及葑菲

采及葑菲 — “A humble expression used when offering one's opinions or advice”

采及葑菲 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a humble expression used when offering one's opinions or advice”. Suggesting that even imperfect or minor suggestions are put forward for consideration. Literally, “To gather even humble turnips and mustard greens”.

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采及葑菲 Pronunciation and Pinyin

采及葑菲 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
采
cǎi8pick, gather, extract, collect
及
jí4reach, and, in time
葑
fēng12humble offering of talent
菲
fēi12fragrant and luxuriant

Example Sentence with 采及葑菲

在讨论会上,张教授采及葑菲,谦逊地表达了自己对方案的几点看法。
At the discussion, Professor Zhang humbly offered a few points of view on the plan.

Idioms Related to 采及葑菲

Synonyms of 采及葑菲

  • cǎi采fēng葑cǎi采fēi菲appreciate strengths despite minor flaws

More idioms starting with 采

  • cǎi采guāng光pōu剖pú璞discover and select outstanding talent
  • cǎi采lán兰zèng赠sháo芍exchange symbolic gifts between lovers
  • cǎi采lán兰zèng赠yào药exchange gifts between lovers
  • cǎi采fèng凤suí随yā鸦talented woman marries inferior man
  • cǎi采shàn善biǎn贬è恶advocate good, denounce evil
  • cǎi采zhuó擢jiàn荐jìn进select, recommend, and promote talent
  • cǎi采chuán椽bù不zhuó斫live a simple and unadorned life
  • cǎi采xīn薪zhī之yōu忧to be slightly unwell
  • cǎi采xīn薪zhī之huàn患a minor illness
  • cǎi采xīn薪zhī之jí疾my humble illness
  • cǎi采fēng风wèn问sú俗gather folk songs and investigate customs

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Questions about 采及葑菲

What does 采及葑菲 mean?

采及葑菲 (cǎi jí fēng fēi) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a humble expression used when offering one's opinions or advice”.

How do you pronounce 采及葑菲?

采及葑菲 is pronounced cǎi jí fēng fēi in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 采及葑菲 literally mean?

Literally, 采及葑菲 means “to gather even humble turnips and mustard greens”. It is used to mean “a humble expression used when offering one's opinions or advice”.

What is the Chinese definition of 采及葑菲?

别人征求自己意见时表示谦虚的说法。

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