cǎo
jiè

literary
idiom

Meaning of 草芥

草芥 means something utterly insignificant or worthless; a mere trifle. Pronounced cǎo jiè.

  • something utterly insignificant or worthless; a mere trifle

Definitions & Examples

Shì
guì
cǎo
jiè
 

To regard wealth and rank as utterly worthless.

Zài
ge
bào
jūn
yǎn
 
rén
mìng
cǎo
jiè
 

In the eyes of that tyrant, human life was as worthless as grass.

gōng
míng
shì
wéi
cǎo
jiè
 
xīn
zhuī
qiú
shù
 

He regards fame and fortune as mere trifles, wholeheartedly pursuing art instead.