wēi​gān​jiù​shī

to raise a child with great hardship

Senses

偎干就湿/ 偎乾就濕 wēi​gān​jiù​shī 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.

偎干就湿/ 偎乾就濕 wēi​gān​jiù​shī 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

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