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三旬九食 Meaning
三旬九食
Learn the meaning of 三旬九食, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.
Quick answer: 三旬九食 means lit. to have only nine meals in thirty days (idiom).
Meaning in English
Lit. to have only nine meals in thirty days (idiom)
| Chinese | 三旬九食 |
|---|---|
| Pinyin | san1 xun2 jiu3 shi2 |
| Definitions | lit. to have only nine meals in thirty days (idiom); fig. (of a family) on the brink of starvation; in dire straits |
| Review status | Dictionary seed. Needs source upgrade before becoming a premium proverb or quote page. |
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What does 三旬九食 mean?
三旬九食 means lit. to have only nine meals in thirty days (idiom).
How do you pronounce 三旬九食?
三旬九食 is pronounced san1 xun2 jiu3 shi2 in Mandarin pinyin.
Is 三旬九食 a Chinese idiom or saying?
三旬九食 is stored as a Chinese expression seed from CC-CEDICT and should be reviewed before being treated as a sourced proverb.