吞口水養命

tan1 hau2 seoi2 joeng5 meng6

lit. to survive on swallowing saliva, meaning one who is extremely poor

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. to survive on swallowing saliva, meaning one who is extremely poor

Written Forms

吞口水養命Traditional · Main Form
吞口水养命Alternate Form

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