菱角磨作鸡头 — “To grind a water caltrop into a chicken's head”
菱角磨作鸡头 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to describe a task or process that is extremely difficult, arduous, and full of twists and turns; a long and painstaking endeavor with many obstacles”. Literally, “to grind a water caltrop into a chicken's head”.
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What does 菱角磨作鸡头 mean?
菱角磨作鸡头 (líng jiǎo mó zuò jī tóu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to describe a task or process that is extremely difficult, arduous, and full of twists and turns; a long and painstaking endeavor with many obstacles”.
How do you pronounce 菱角磨作鸡头?
菱角磨作鸡头 is pronounced líng jiǎo mó zuò jī tóu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 菱角磨作鸡头 literally mean?
Literally, 菱角磨作鸡头 means “to grind a water caltrop into a chicken's head”. It is used to mean “to describe a task or process that is extremely difficult, arduous, and full of twists and turns; a long and painstaking endeavor with many obstacles”.
What is the Chinese definition of 菱角磨作鸡头?
比喻困难大，波折多。