耕当问奴，织当访婢 gēng dāng wèn nú ， zhī dāng fǎng bì

ask those who know; seek expert advice

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. if it's plowing ask the laborer, if it's weaving ask the maid (idiom); when managing a matter, consult the appropriate specialist

Characters

Character Meaning
耕 gēng HSK 6
to plow; to till; variant of 耕gēng
当 dāng HSK 3
to be; to act as; should
问 wèn HSK 2
to ask
奴 nú HSK 6
slave
织 zhī HSK 5
to weave; to knit
当 dāng HSK 3
to be; to act as; should
访 fǎng HSK 5
to visit; to inquire; to call on
婢 bì
maid servant; slave girl