如拾地芥 — “Describes something that is extremely easy to obtain or achieve”
如拾地芥 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes something that is extremely easy to obtain or achieve”. Often referring to positions, honors, or tasks that are effortlessly acquired or accomplished. Literally, “as if picking up a mustard leaf from the ground”.
如拾地芥 Pronunciation and Pinyin
如拾地芥 Character Breakdown
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Open the tool →Questions about 如拾地芥
What does 如拾地芥 mean?
如拾地芥 (rú shí dì jiè) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes something that is extremely easy to obtain or achieve”.
How do you pronounce 如拾地芥?
如拾地芥 is pronounced rú shí dì jiè in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 如拾地芥 literally mean?
Literally, 如拾地芥 means “as if picking up a mustard leaf from the ground”. It is used to mean “describes something that is extremely easy to obtain or achieve”.
What is the Chinese definition of 如拾地芥?
象从地下拾起一根芥菜。比喻非常容易得到（多指官职、名位）。