隔壁撺椽 — “To attempt something impossible or beyond one's capability”
隔壁撺椽 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to attempt something impossible or beyond one's capability”. To undertake a task far exceeding one's strength or ability. Literally, “throw a rafter over the next door”.
隔壁撺椽 Pronunciation and Pinyin
隔壁撺椽 Character Breakdown
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What does 隔壁撺椽 mean?
隔壁撺椽 (gé bì cuān chuán) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to attempt something impossible or beyond one's capability”.
How do you pronounce 隔壁撺椽?
隔壁撺椽 is pronounced gé bì cuān chuán in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 隔壁撺椽 literally mean?
Literally, 隔壁撺椽 means “throw a rafter over the next door”. It is used to mean “to attempt something impossible or beyond one's capability”.
What is the Chinese definition of 隔壁撺椽?
比喻办不到的、不自量力的事情。同“隔屋撺椽”。