摸鸡偷狗 — “To engage in petty theft”
摸鸡偷狗 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to engage in petty theft”. To have illicit romantic affairs. Literally, “fondle chickens and steal dogs”.
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摸鸡偷狗 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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他整天游手好闲，不务正业，还经常在外面摸鸡偷狗，真是让人头疼。
He idles his days away, neglects his proper work, and frequently engages in illicit affairs, which is truly a headache.
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What does 摸鸡偷狗 mean?
摸鸡偷狗 (mō jī tōu gǒu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to engage in petty theft”.
How do you pronounce 摸鸡偷狗?
摸鸡偷狗 is pronounced mō jī tōu gǒu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 摸鸡偷狗 literally mean?
Literally, 摸鸡偷狗 means “fondle chickens and steal dogs”. It is used to mean “to engage in petty theft”.
What is the Chinese definition of 摸鸡偷狗?
指小偷小摸。也指不正当的男女关系