另起炉灶

lìng qǐ lú zào

Rare

Save to list

Definitions

1. lit. to set up a separate kitchen (idiom); to start from scratch
2. back to square one
3. to start of on a new path

Stop forgetting what you study.
Build recall daily.

Try HanyuGuide's Chinese review system with multiple choice, typed recall, tone-aware practice, and reviews scheduled before memory fades.

Start Free Trial $9.99 / year

Lifetime for $19.99 Try the 30-second demo

Child Words of 另起炉灶

• 起 起 qǐ: (for groups or occurrences) instance, time
• 另 另 lìng: other
• 炉灶 炉灶 lú zào: stove
• 灶 灶 zào: kitchen stove
• 炉 炉 lú: stove