失匙夾萬

sat1 si4 gaap3 maan6

describes the situation where a son · daughter in a rich family is having difficulty in getting money from his · her parents (who are strict in financial); literally "a safe with no key"

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. describes the situation where a son
  2. daughter in a rich family is having difficulty in getting money from his
  3. her parents (who are strict in financial); literally "a safe with no key"

Written Forms

失匙夾萬Traditional · Main Form
失匙夹万Alternate Form

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