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栈豆
zhàn​dòu

fodder

Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  • 驽马恋栈豆 nú​mǎ​liàn​zhàn​dòu an incompetent person clings to a good position
    Literally "a worn-out horse is reluctant to leave its stable and fodder"; used to describe a mediocre person who is unwilling to leave a comfortable job or high position despite their lack of ability.
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