一根绳上的蚂蚱
yī​gēn​shéng​shàng​de​mà​zha

in the same boat

  1. 一 yī numeral
    one
    one; the number 1; single; alone
  2. 根 gēn measure word
    [long/slender]
    measure word for long, thin, or slender objects like sticks, cigarettes, or strings
  3. 绳 繩 shéng noun
    rope
    rope; string; cord
  4. 上 shang locative
    on
    (suffix) on; in; at; on the surface of; used after a noun to indicate a location, scope, or aspect
  5. 的 de particle
    [possessive/attributive]
    Connects a describing word or phrase to the noun it describes; also used to indicate a possessive relationship.
  6. 蚂蚱 螞蚱 mà​zha noun
    locust
    (dialect) locust; grasshopper; specifically used for types of 蝗虫 huáng​chóng