压雪求油 — “To attempt the impossible”
压雪求油 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to attempt the impossible”. To engage in a futile or hopeless endeavor, like trying to extract oil from snow. Literally, “Press snow to get oil”.
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压雪求油 Pronunciation and Pinyin
压雪求油 Character Breakdown
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想要在这片贫瘠的土地上种出高产作物，简直是压雪求油
Trying to grow high-yield crops in this barren land is simply attempting the impossible, like trying to extract oil from snow.
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What does 压雪求油 mean?
压雪求油 (yā xuě qiú yóu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to attempt the impossible”.
How do you pronounce 压雪求油?
压雪求油 is pronounced yā xuě qiú yóu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 压雪求油 literally mean?
Literally, 压雪求油 means “Press snow to get oil”. It is used to mean “to attempt the impossible”.
What is the Chinese definition of 压雪求油?
比喻难以作到的事。