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一鳞半爪 Meaning
一鳞半爪
Learn the meaning of 一鳞半爪, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.
Quick answer: 一鳞半爪 means lit. one scale and half a claw (idiom).
Meaning in English
Lit. one scale and half a claw (idiom)
| Chinese | 一鳞半爪 |
|---|---|
| Pinyin | yi1 lin2 ban4 zhao3 |
| Definitions | lit. one scale and half a claw (idiom); fig. only odd bits and pieces |
| Review status | Dictionary seed. Needs source upgrade before becoming a premium proverb or quote page. |
Questions People Ask
What does 一鳞半爪 mean?
一鳞半爪 means lit. one scale and half a claw (idiom).
How do you pronounce 一鳞半爪?
一鳞半爪 is pronounced yi1 lin2 ban4 zhao3 in Mandarin pinyin.
Is 一鳞半爪 a Chinese idiom or saying?
一鳞半爪 is stored as a Chinese expression seed from CC-CEDICT and should be reviewed before being treated as a sourced proverb.