笼鸟槛猿
lóng​niǎo​jiàn​yuán

captive

  • created sense approved 笼鸟槛猿/籠鳥檻猿 · lóng​niǎo​jiàn​yuán · captive

    笼鸟槛猿 / 籠鳥檻猿

    lóng​niǎo​jiàn​yuán

    captive

    bird in a basket, monkey in a cage; a prisoner or person who has lost their freedom

    他虽然身居高位，却感到自己如同笼鸟槛猿，失去了自由。

    created sense