箪瓢屡空 — “In dire poverty”
箪瓢屡空 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “in dire poverty”. Having nothing to eat or drink. Literally, “Baskets and gourds frequently empty”.
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箪瓢屡空 Pronunciation and Pinyin
箪瓢屡空 Character Breakdown
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他一生清贫，箪瓢屡空，却始终保持着乐观的心态。
He lived a life of austerity, often in dire poverty with nothing to eat or drink, yet always maintained an optimistic outlook.
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Synonyms of 箪瓢屡空
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- dān箪piáo瓢lǚ屡qìng罄constantly running out of food and water
- dān箪piáo瓢lòu陋shì室Content with simple, humble life
- dān箪piáo瓢lòu陋xiàng巷content with a simple, humble life
- dān箪dòu豆jiàn见sè色haggle over small gains
- dān箪láo醪tóu投chuān川share weal and woe with subordinates
- dān箪shí食hú壶jiāng浆people welcome and support a beloved army
- dān箪sì食hú壶jiǔ酒simple provisions
- dān箪shí食dòu豆gēng羹a meager meal or small profit
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Open the tool →Questions about 箪瓢屡空
What does 箪瓢屡空 mean?
箪瓢屡空 (dān piáo lǚ kōng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “in dire poverty”.
How do you pronounce 箪瓢屡空?
箪瓢屡空 is pronounced dān piáo lǚ kōng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 箪瓢屡空 literally mean?
Literally, 箪瓢屡空 means “Baskets and gourds frequently empty”. It is used to mean “in dire poverty”.
What is the Chinese definition of 箪瓢屡空?
箪：盛饭竹器；瓢：舀水器。吃的喝的匮乏。形容生活非常贫困。