手無縛雞之力

sau2 mou4 bok3 gai1 zi1 lik6

lit. lacking the strength even to truss a chicken (saying) · fig. weak; unaccustomed to physical work

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. lacking the strength even to truss a chicken (saying)
  2. fig. weak; unaccustomed to physical work

Written Forms

手無縛雞之力Traditional · Main Form
手无缚鸡之力Alternate Form

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