親生仔不如近身錢

can1 saang1 zai2 bat1 jyu4 gan6 san1 cin4

an expression which says that having money for oneself is more reliable or secure than having to depend on one's own son

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. an expression which says that having money for oneself is more reliable or secure than having to depend on one's own son

Written Forms

親生仔不如近身錢Traditional · Main Form
亲生仔不如近身钱Alternate Form

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