锥刀之用 — “Refers to a minor use or limited utility”
锥刀之用 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to a minor use or limited utility”. Something small or insignificant that can still be put to some purpose. Literally, “The use of an awl and a knife”.
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锥刀之用 Pronunciation and Pinyin
锥刀之用 Character Breakdown
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在日常生活中，即使是看似微不足道的小物件，有时也能发挥锥刀之用，解决燃眉之急。
In daily life, even seemingly insignificant small objects can sometimes serve a minor purpose and help resolve an urgent situation.
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What does 锥刀之用 mean?
锥刀之用 (zhuī dāo zhī yòng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to a minor use or limited utility”.
How do you pronounce 锥刀之用?
锥刀之用 is pronounced zhuī dāo zhī yòng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 锥刀之用 literally mean?
Literally, 锥刀之用 means “the use of an awl and a knife”. It is used to mean “refers to a minor use or limited utility”.
What is the Chinese definition of 锥刀之用?
指微小的功用