色字頭上一把刀

sik1 zi6 tau4 soeng6 jat1 baa2 dou1

lit. there is a knife above the character for lust · fig. lascivious activities can lead to bitter consequences

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. there is a knife above the character for lust
  2. fig. lascivious activities can lead to bitter consequences

Written Forms

色字頭上一把刀Traditional · Main Form
色字头上一把刀Alternate Form

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