Translation: Like a chicken, his sustenance is under his feet. Meaning: This saying, used still but with decreasing frequency, describes a person who always has it easy, lands on his feet, and is ...
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Chinese proverb of the day highlights the meaning of “Large chickens don’t eat small rice.” The saying explains why people ...