In vain
As a Chinese idiom, the Pinyin is w ǎ ngsh ǐ Qi à oh ú, which means an unsophisticated utensil. It's the humble words of the host. It comes from the book of rites, Touhu.
Idiom explanation
Bending: Qu; arrow: arrow; whistle: incorrect; pot: Ancient utensils for throwing arrow for entertainment. Crooked arrow, crooked pot. The metaphor is not exquisite utensils, for the owner's humble words.
The origin of Idioms
In the book of rites, Touhu: "master, please say:" if there is a kettle in vain, please take it as a guest. "
Idiom usage
As an object or attribute, it is often used in self modesty.
In vain
The unity of heaven and the people - tiān zhī lù mín
take earthworm as a bait to catch fish - yǐ yǐn tóu yú
very much ruffled , one sputters one 's words - jí yán jù sè
narrate anecdotes of the past in alluding to the present - jiè gǔ yù jīn