占著茅坑不拉屎

zim3 zoek6 maau4 haang1 bat1 laai1 si2

lit. to occupy a latrine but not shit (proverb) · fig. to be a dog in the manger

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. to occupy a latrine but not shit (proverb)
  2. fig. to be a dog in the manger

Written Forms

占著茅坑不拉屎Traditional · Main Form
占着茅坑不拉屎Alternate Form

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