一個蘿蔔一個坑

jat1 go3 lo4 baak6 jat1 go3 haang1

lit. every turnip to its hole (idiom) · fig. each person has his own position · each to his own

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. every turnip to its hole (idiom)
  2. fig. each person has his own position
  3. each to his own
  4. horses for courses
  5. every kettle has its lid

Written Forms

一個蘿蔔一個坑Traditional · Main Form
一个萝卜一个坑Alternate Form

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