Candidate expression
八字还没一撇 Meaning
八字还没一撇
Learn the meaning of 八字还没一撇, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.
Quick answer: 八字还没一撇 means lit. not even the first stroke of the character 八[ba1] has been written (idiom).
Meaning in English
Lit. not even the first stroke of the character 八[ba1] has been written (idiom)
| Chinese | 八字还没一撇 |
|---|---|
| Pinyin | ba1 zi4 hai2 mei2 yi1 pie3 |
| Definitions | lit. not even the first stroke of the character 八[ba1] has been written (idiom); fig. things have not even gotten started yet; nothing tangible has come of one's plans yet |
| Review status | Dictionary seed. Needs source upgrade before becoming a premium proverb or quote page. |
Questions People Ask
What does 八字还没一撇 mean?
八字还没一撇 means lit. not even the first stroke of the character 八[ba1] has been written (idiom).
How do you pronounce 八字还没一撇?
八字还没一撇 is pronounced ba1 zi4 hai2 mei2 yi1 pie3 in Mandarin pinyin.
Is 八字还没一撇 a Chinese idiom or saying?
八字还没一撇 is stored as a Chinese expression seed from CC-CEDICT and should be reviewed before being treated as a sourced proverb.