Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature
Basic Information Chinese Idiom: 立锥之地Pinyin: lì zhuī zhī dìLiteral Meaning: Land enough only to stick an awl into. Figurative definition An extremely tiny patch of ground. Most often it means having no place to live or no property, describing utter destitution or total lack of shelter. Cultural & historical background The idiom first appears…
— Li Yue No leaves sprout from mulberry trees on drought-scorched earth; Flutes and pipes are played to evoke the Rain God’s mirth. But the rich see dances and hear songstresses sing; They only fear rain clouds would damage their lute string.
The Master said, “It is difficult to be poor without resentment; it is easier to be rich without arrogance.”