粒米束薪 — “Extremely meager provisions”
粒米束薪 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Extremely meager provisions”. Very little grain and firewood, indicating extreme scarcity of essential supplies. Literally, “A grain of rice and a bundle of firewood”.
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粒米束薪 Pronunciation and Pinyin
粒米束薪 Character Breakdown
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在那个贫困的年代，家家户户都过着粒米束薪的日子。
In that impoverished era, every household lived on extremely meager provisions.
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What does 粒米束薪 mean?
粒米束薪 (lì mǐ shù xīn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Extremely meager provisions”.
How do you pronounce 粒米束薪?
粒米束薪 is pronounced lì mǐ shù xīn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 粒米束薪 literally mean?
Literally, 粒米束薪 means “a grain of rice and a bundle of firewood”. It is used to mean “Extremely meager provisions”.
What is the Chinese definition of 粒米束薪?
指粮柴少得可怜。