朽竹篙舟 — “To attempt a task with inadequate tools or unfavorable conditions”
朽竹篙舟 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to attempt a task with inadequate tools or unfavorable conditions”. Making success unlikely or impossible. Literally, “Rotten bamboo pole punting a boat”.
朽竹篙舟 Pronunciation and Pinyin
朽竹篙舟 Character Breakdown
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What does 朽竹篙舟 mean?
朽竹篙舟 (xiǔ zhú gāo zhōu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to attempt a task with inadequate tools or unfavorable conditions”.
How do you pronounce 朽竹篙舟?
朽竹篙舟 is pronounced xiǔ zhú gāo zhōu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 朽竹篙舟 literally mean?
Literally, 朽竹篙舟 means “Rotten bamboo pole punting a boat”. It is used to mean “to attempt a task with inadequate tools or unfavorable conditions”.
What is the Chinese definition of 朽竹篙舟?
烂竹竿作篙推舟。比喻做事的工具或条件不佳，难能成就。