拆東牆補西牆

caak3 dung1 coeng4 bou2 sai1 coeng4

lit. to tear down the east wall to repair the west wall (saying) · fig. to rob Peter to pay Paul

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. to tear down the east wall to repair the west wall (saying)
  2. fig. to rob Peter to pay Paul

Written Forms

拆東牆補西牆Traditional · Main Form
拆东墙补西墙Alternate Form

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