馬失前蹄

maa5 sat1 cin4 tai4

lit. the horse loses its front hooves · fig. sudden failure through miscalculation or inattentiveness

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. the horse loses its front hooves
  2. fig. sudden failure through miscalculation or inattentiveness

Written Forms

馬失前蹄Traditional · Main Form
马失前蹄Alternate Form

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