死豬不怕開水燙

sei2 zyu1 bat1 paa3 hoi1 seoi2 tong3

lit. a dead pig doesn't fear scalding water (saying) · fig. a person who has nothing more to lose will go to any lengths, regardless of the consequences

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. a dead pig doesn't fear scalding water (saying)
  2. fig. a person who has nothing more to lose will go to any lengths, regardless of the consequences

Written Forms

死豬不怕開水燙Traditional · Main Form
死猪不怕开水烫Alternate Form

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