敝帚千金

MEANING

1. 壹名noun

   lit. my worn-out broom, a thousand in gold (idiom); fig. sentimental value

   • bìzhǒuqiānjīn,zhèshìwǒzuìxǐhuāndeshū.

     敝帚千金，这是我最喜欢的书。🔊

     My worn-out broom is worth its weight in gold—this is my favorite book.

2. 貳名noun

   I wouldn't be parted with it for anything.

   • bìzhǒuqiānjīn,wǒbùhuìbǎtāgěirènhérén.

     敝帚千金，我不会把它给任何人。🔊

     I will never give it to anyone, no matter how worthless it may seem to others.