wēigānjiùshī
to raise a child with great hardship
- to raise a child with great hardship
- Describes the selfless toil of a mother raising a child; literally refers to a mother sleeping on a wet patch of the bed so her child can stay dry.
- to lead a hard life in dependence on others
- Metaphorical extension of parental sacrifice referring to one who endures hardship while depending on others for a living