tong4 bei3 dong2 ce1螳臂擋車螳臂挡车

Jyutpingtong4 bei3 dong2 ce1
Yaletòhng bei dóng chē

Definition

An overconfident mantis trying to stop a chariot; to overrate oneself and attempt the impossible.

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tung1 sam1
通心
Hollow; empty inside.
tung4 hei3
銅器铜器
Copperware, brassware, or bronzeware; utensils and objects made of copper or its alloys.
taap3
嗒
To lick or taste; to savor.
taai3 zi2 dong2
太子黨太子党
Princelings; people who achieve high status or power through their parents' political influence or authority.
taan3 hei3
嘆氣叹气
To sigh, letting out a long breath or making a sound to express sadness or frustration.
tai2 tau4 tai2 mei5
睇頭睇尾睇头睇尾
To lend a hand with small favors when someone is in need, or to help out with household chores.
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