宵狐之腋 — “Something exceedingly rare and precious”
宵狐之腋 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Something exceedingly rare and precious”. A rare treasure or valuable commodity. Literally, “The armpit fur of a small fox”.
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宵狐之腋 Pronunciation and Pinyin
宵狐之腋 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 宵狐之腋
他收藏的这枚古董金币，工艺精湛，实属宵狐之腋，价值不菲。
This antique gold coin he collected, with its exquisite craftsmanship, is truly a rare treasure and is worth a fortune.
Idioms Related to 宵狐之腋
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- xiāo宵gàn旰jiāo焦láo劳toil anxiously from night till late
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Open the tool →Questions about 宵狐之腋
What does 宵狐之腋 mean?
宵狐之腋 (xiāo hú zhī yè) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Something exceedingly rare and precious”.
How do you pronounce 宵狐之腋?
宵狐之腋 is pronounced xiāo hú zhī yè in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 宵狐之腋 literally mean?
Literally, 宵狐之腋 means “the armpit fur of a small fox”. It is used to mean “Something exceedingly rare and precious”.
What is the Chinese definition of 宵狐之腋?
宵：通“小”；腋：腋窝。小狐狸腋下的毛皮。比喻珍贵的东西