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水過鴨背
seoi2 gwo3 aap3 bui3
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[lit] water off a duck's back [fig] forgetful; do not retain what has been taught; advice/lession not sinking in or registered; make no impression in one's mind. 水過鴨背 is a 歇後語 with 唔裝載 as the hidden part. When water falls on the back of a duck, it cannot be loaded or does not stay there.
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This word has been viewed 1428 times since 30th Oct 2012, was added by bybell on 14th Nov 2005 01:40 and last edited on 30th Oct 2008 19:03 |
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Characters in this word:水 seoi2 - water; liquid; dough (money)過 gwo3 - pass through; across 鴨 aap3 - duck; gigolo 背 bui3 bui6 - back; violate; recite by rote; out of date |
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