束缊举火 — “To bundle rags and raise a fire; to gather old cotton for a fire”
束缊举火 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to seek help from others, often for guidance or assistance in difficulties; also, to help others resolve problems or overcome obstacles”. Literally, “To bundle rags and raise a fire; to gather old cotton for a fire”.
束缊举火 Pronunciation and Pinyin
束缊举火 Character Breakdown
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What does 束缊举火 mean?
束缊举火 (shù yūn jǔ huǒ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to seek help from others, often for guidance or assistance in difficulties; also, to help others resolve problems or overcome obstacles”.
How do you pronounce 束缊举火?
束缊举火 is pronounced shù yūn jǔ huǒ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 束缊举火 literally mean?
Literally, 束缊举火 means “to bundle rags and raise a fire; to gather old cotton for a fire”. It is used to mean “to seek help from others, often for guidance or assistance in difficulties; also, to help others resolve problems or overcome obstacles”.
What is the Chinese definition of 束缊举火?
比喻求助于人。也比喻为人排难解纷。同“束缊请火”。