tiān
zhuān
jiā

idiom
common

Meaning of 添砖加瓦

添砖加瓦 means to make a small contribution to a grand cause; to add one's bit. Pronounced tiān zhuān jiā wǎ.

  • to make a small contribution to a grand cause; to add one's bit

Definitions & Examples

men
yào
wèi
guó
jiā
de
jīng
jiàn
shè
tiān
zhuān
jiā
 

We must do our bit for the country's economic construction.

Měi
rén
de
dōu
shì
zài
wèi
shè
huì
de
jìn
tiān
zhuān
jiā
 

Everyone's efforts are contributing to the progress of society.

Suī
rán
liàng
wēi
 
dàn
xiǎng
wèi
zhè
xiàng
shì
tiān
zhuān
jiā
 

Although my strength is limited, I still want to contribute to this cause.

Zhì
yuàn
zhě
men
yòng
de
xíng
dòng
wèi
shè
jiàn
shè
tiān
zhuān
jiā
 

The volunteers are adding their bit to community building through their actions.