瓮尽杯干 — “To be completely out of money”
瓮尽杯干 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be completely out of money”. To be penniless or broke; to have an empty purse. Literally, “Jar empty, cup dry”.
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瓮尽杯干 Pronunciation and Pinyin
瓮尽杯干 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 瓮尽杯干
自从他投资失败后，家里的日子就过得瓮尽杯干，不得不节衣缩食。
After his investment failed, his family became completely broke and had to live frugally.
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Synonyms of 瓮尽杯干
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- wèng瓮yǒu牖sāng桑shū枢extremely impoverished household
- wèng瓮yǒu牖shéng绳shū枢live in extreme poverty
- wèng瓮lǐ里xī醯jī鸡a person with a very limited view
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What does 瓮尽杯干 mean?
瓮尽杯干 (wèng jìn bēi gān) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be completely out of money”.
How do you pronounce 瓮尽杯干?
瓮尽杯干 is pronounced wèng jìn bēi gān in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 瓮尽杯干 literally mean?
Literally, 瓮尽杯干 means “Jar empty, cup dry”. It is used to mean “to be completely out of money”.
What is the Chinese definition of 瓮尽杯干?
原指酒已喝尽。比喻钱已用完，囊空如洗。