杼柚其空 — “To be utterly destitute”
杼柚其空 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be utterly destitute”. To be completely impoverished; referring to a situation where production is neglected, leading to extreme poverty and having nothing left. Literally, “Shuttles and loom beams are empty”.
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杼柚其空 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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由于管理不善，这家工厂如今已是杼柚其空，工人纷纷离去。
Due to poor management, this factory is now utterly destitute, with workers leaving one after another.
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What does 杼柚其空 mean?
杼柚其空 (zhù zhóu qí kōng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be utterly destitute”.
How do you pronounce 杼柚其空?
杼柚其空 is pronounced zhù zhóu qí kōng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 杼柚其空 literally mean?
Literally, 杼柚其空 means “Shuttles and loom beams are empty”. It is used to mean “to be utterly destitute”.
What is the Chinese definition of 杼柚其空?
形容生产废弛，贫无所有。