敝盖不弃 — “Even old or worn-out things have their use”
敝盖不弃 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Even old or worn-out things have their use”. Do not discard something simply because it is old or looks broken. Literally, “Worn-out cover not discarded”.
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敝盖不弃 Pronunciation and Pinyin
敝盖不弃 Character Breakdown
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虽然这把旧工具看起来锈迹斑斑，但秉持敝盖不弃的精神，修缮后依然能派上大用场。
Although this old tool looks rusty, adhering to the spirit of not discarding worn-out items, it can still be very useful after repair.
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Open the tool →Questions about 敝盖不弃
What does 敝盖不弃 mean?
敝盖不弃 (bì gài bù qì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Even old or worn-out things have their use”.
How do you pronounce 敝盖不弃?
敝盖不弃 is pronounced bì gài bù qì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 敝盖不弃 literally mean?
Literally, 敝盖不弃 means “Worn-out cover not discarded”. It is used to mean “Even old or worn-out things have their use”.
What is the Chinese definition of 敝盖不弃?
指破旧之物也自有其用。