牛溲马渤 — “Trivial or humble things that are nevertheless useful or valuable”
牛溲马渤 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Trivial or humble things that are nevertheless useful or valuable”. Commonplace but effective remedies or items. Literally, “Plantain and puffball mushrooms (both used as humble but effective traditional medicines)”.
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What does 牛溲马渤 mean?
牛溲马渤 (niú sōu mǎ bó) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Trivial or humble things that are nevertheless useful or valuable”.
How do you pronounce 牛溲马渤?
牛溲马渤 is pronounced niú sōu mǎ bó in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 牛溲马渤 literally mean?
Literally, 牛溲马渤 means “Plantain and puffball mushrooms (both used as humble but effective traditional medicines)”. It is used to mean “Trivial or humble things that are nevertheless useful or valuable”.
What is the Chinese definition of 牛溲马渤?
牛溲，即牛遗，车前草的别名。马勃，一名马牷，一名屎菰，生于湿地及腐木的菌类。均可入药。比喻虽然微贱但是有用的东西。渤，通勃。