唾手可取 — “Extremely easy to obtain”
唾手可取 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Extremely easy to obtain”. Readily available; within easy reach. Literally, “Attainable by merely spitting into one's hand”.
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Origin and Story of 唾手可取
During the reign of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, an internal conflict broke out in Goguryeo, a tributary state.
A minister named Ji Li killed the king appointed by Emperor Taizong and usurped the throne.
Emperor Taizong intended to personally lead an expedition against Goguryeo.
However, General Chu Suiliang argued that such a minor affair did not warrant the emperor's personal involvement. He suggested sending one or two capable generals with a hundred thousand troops, and then, he asserted, the small state of Goguryeo would be "easily obtainable".
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More idioms starting with 唾
- tuò唾dì地chéng成wén文compose effortlessly and eloquently
- tuò唾hú壶jī击suì碎admire excellent writing
- tuò唾hú壶jī击quē缺Express deep sorrow, indignation, or fervent passion
- tuò唾hú壶qiāo敲quē缺express deep grief or intense emotion
- tuò唾shǒu手kě可dài待within easy reach
- tuò唾shǒu手ér而dé得obtain something effortlessly
- tuò唾yù玉gōu钩yín银vigorous calligraphy and elegant discourse
- tuò唾miàn面zì自gān干endure extreme humiliation without retaliation
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Open the tool →Questions about 唾手可取
What does 唾手可取 mean?
唾手可取 (tuò shǒu kě qǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Extremely easy to obtain”.
How do you pronounce 唾手可取?
唾手可取 is pronounced tuò shǒu kě qǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 唾手可取 literally mean?
Literally, 唾手可取 means “Attainable by merely spitting into one's hand”. It is used to mean “Extremely easy to obtain”.
Where does 唾手可取 come from?
唾手可取 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 唾手可取?
很容易就能得到。同“唾手可得”。