to eat according to what dishes are served

(slang) A person's head or life, used in the context of being killed or decapitated

Common Taiwan proverb meaning that there is nothing more important than eating; even the most urgent matters must wait until one has eaten. Also refers to respecting the privacy and peace of someone who is currently having a meal.

To be careful not to choke while eating; used as a metaphor for being cautious and prudent in one's actions to avoid trouble or mistakes.

To be treated equally or share the same status without distinction; describes people who are part of the same group and share resources or rewards without being divided.

literally meaning to eat depending on the dish and cut cloth according to the body; to act according to actual circumstances or resources available

meals prepared at separate stoves; refers to the fiscal decentralization policy implemented in mainland China during the 1980s