無米之炊

mou4 mai5 zi1 ceoi1

(idiom) saying someone must have some essentials to complete a task such as a sophisticated housewife is unable to cook rice without rice-ingredient

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. (idiom) saying someone must have some essentials to complete a task such as a sophisticated housewife is unable to cook rice without rice-ingredient

Written Forms

無米之炊Traditional · Main Form
无米之炊Alternate Form

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