挑肥揀瘦

tiu1 fei4 gaan2 sau3

(idiom) to cherry-pick; to pick the best parts for oneself; to be choosy

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. (idiom) to cherry-pick; to pick the best parts for oneself; to be choosy

Written Forms

挑肥揀瘦Traditional · Main Form
挑肥拣瘦Alternate Form

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