八字衙門朝南開,有理無錢莫進來 |
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The yamen gate is wide open, yet with only right on your side but no money, do not go inside. 解釋 ( paraphrase ) This proverb, dating from feudal times, warns the unwary not to seek justice from the corrupt and freedy officials of those days. 衙門:是舊時官員辦公審案的地方。衙門的兩扇大門開著像個“八”字。 造句 ( example ) Tags: Chinese Literature Daily Figurative Slangs Chinese Proverbs
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