cau3 zyu1 tau4 jau5 mang4 bei6 pou4 saat3臭豬頭有盟鼻菩薩臭猪头有盟鼻菩萨
Definition
No matter how bad something is, there will always be someone who likes it.
How it's used
This proverb highlights the idea that even the most undesirable or flawed person or object will eventually find someone who appreciates them. It is often used to comfort friends who are struggling with dating or to express bewilderment at a couple that seems mismatched. The imagery relies on the idea that a Bodhisattva with a stuffy nose cannot smell the stench of a rotting pig head, allowing them to worship it as if it were something precious.
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Note that the phrase is often shortened to 蔫豬頭有盲鼻菩薩 or 臭豬頭有盲鼻菩薩 interchangeably. Learners should be careful not to use this in a formal setting, as it is quite blunt and can be perceived as insulting if directed at a specific person's partner.
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Grammar guides
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