唾手而得 — “To obtain something effortlessly”
唾手而得 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to obtain something effortlessly”. Within easy reach; to come by something very easily. Literally, “to get by spitting on one's hand”.
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唾手而得 Pronunciation and Pinyin
唾手而得 Character Breakdown
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这份荣誉并非唾手而得，而是他辛勤付出的结果。
This honor was not easily obtained; it was the result of his diligent efforts.
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Synonyms of 唾手而得
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- tuò唾shǒu手kě可qǔ取extremely easy to obtain
- tuò唾shǒu手kě可dài待within easy reach
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Open the tool →Questions about 唾手而得
What does 唾手而得 mean?
唾手而得 (tuò shǒu ér dé) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to obtain something effortlessly”.
How do you pronounce 唾手而得?
唾手而得 is pronounced tuò shǒu ér dé in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 唾手而得 literally mean?
Literally, 唾手而得 means “to get by spitting on one's hand”. It is used to mean “to obtain something effortlessly”.
What is the Chinese definition of 唾手而得?
唾手：往手上吐唾沫。比喻极容易得到的东西