Candidate expression
丁是丁，卯是卯 Meaning
丁是丁，卯是卯
Learn the meaning of 丁是丁，卯是卯, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.
Quick answer: 丁是丁，卯是卯 means lit. to keep ding (the fourth heavenly stem) distinct from mao (the fourth earthly branch) (idiom).
Meaning in English
Lit. to keep ding (the fourth heavenly stem) distinct from mao (the fourth earthly branch) (idiom)
| Chinese | 丁是丁，卯是卯 |
|---|---|
| Pinyin | ding1 shi4 ding1 , mao3 shi4 mao3 |
| Definitions | lit. to keep ding (the fourth heavenly stem) distinct from mao (the fourth earthly branch) (idiom); fig. meticulous; conscientious; unambiguous |
| Review status | Dictionary seed. Needs source upgrade before becoming a premium proverb or quote page. |
Questions People Ask
What does 丁是丁，卯是卯 mean?
丁是丁，卯是卯 means lit. to keep ding (the fourth heavenly stem) distinct from mao (the fourth earthly branch) (idiom).
How do you pronounce 丁是丁，卯是卯?
丁是丁，卯是卯 is pronounced ding1 shi4 ding1 mao3 shi4 mao3 in Mandarin pinyin.
Is 丁是丁，卯是卯 a Chinese idiom or saying?
丁是丁，卯是卯 is stored as a Chinese expression seed from CC-CEDICT and should be reviewed before being treated as a sourced proverb.