無米之炊 meaning - Chinese-English Dictionary

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MEANING OF 無米之炊

無米之炊 (无米之炊)

Definition lacking the necessary materials one cannot accomplish one's intentions

Idiom 炊 Cook / It is a metaphor for things that cannot be done without necessary conditions

Usage

Characters 无 (無) wú 米 mǐ 之 zhī 炊 chuī

COMMON WORDS WITH 無米之炊
	巧婦難為無米之炊 ( 巧妇难为无米之炊 ) qiǎo fù nán wéi wú mǐ zhī chuī The cleverest housewife cannot cook without rice (idiom); You won't get anywhere without equipment. ( 巧妇难为无米之炊 )

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