How to Say ‘A blade of grass in hand’ in Simplified Chinese
手中寸草
💬 Usage Tip: Symbolizes something minor being of great consequence.
🇨🇳 In China: Reflects Taoist philosophy of simplicity containing power.
Phrase Breakdown
手中
寸草
Word-by-Word Breakdown
手
[shǒu]
hand
The end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist.
他的手中捧着寸草，是为了传达感恩之情。
In his hand, he holds a small bit of grass to convey gratitude.
中
[zhōng]
in
Indicating the position or location within something.
他站在房间中。
He is standing in the room.
寸草
[cùn cǎo]
a small bit of grass
Used metaphorically to refer to something negligible or insignificant.
手中握着寸草，也能无中生有。
Holding a small bit of grass, one can create something out of nothing.
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