牵萝补屋 — “To patch up deficiencies by making do with what's available”
牵萝补屋 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to patch up deficiencies by making do with what's available”. To manage and cope in difficult circumstances, often implying poverty or makeshift solutions. Literally, “pull vines to mend the house”.
牵萝补屋 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 牵萝补屋 mean?
牵萝补屋 (qiān luó bǔ wū) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to patch up deficiencies by making do with what's available”.
How do you pronounce 牵萝补屋?
牵萝补屋 is pronounced qiān luó bǔ wū in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 牵萝补屋 literally mean?
Literally, 牵萝补屋 means “pull vines to mend the house”. It is used to mean “to patch up deficiencies by making do with what's available”.
What is the Chinese definition of 牵萝补屋?
萝：女萝，植物名。拿藤萝补房屋的漏洞。比喻生活贫困，挪东补西。后多比喻将就凑合。