甕中捉鱉

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lit. to catch a turtle in a jar (idiom) · fig. to go after easy prey

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. to catch a turtle in a jar (idiom)
  2. fig. to go after easy prey

Written Forms

甕中捉鱉Traditional · Main Form
瓮中捉鳖Alternate Form

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