集腋成裘 — “To collect small contributions to achieve a great result”
集腋成裘 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to collect small contributions to achieve a great result”. Many a little makes a mickle; every little bit helps. Literally, “Gathering fox armpit fur to make a robe”.
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What does 集腋成裘 mean?
集腋成裘 (jí yè chéng qiú) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to collect small contributions to achieve a great result”.
How do you pronounce 集腋成裘?
集腋成裘 is pronounced jí yè chéng qiú in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 集腋成裘 literally mean?
Literally, 集腋成裘 means “Gathering fox armpit fur to make a robe”. It is used to mean “to collect small contributions to achieve a great result”.
What is the Chinese definition of 集腋成裘?
腋：腋下，指狐狸腋下的皮毛；裘：皮衣。狐狸腋下的皮虽很小，但聚集起来就能制一件皮袍。比喻积少成多。