躲得和尚躲不得寺 — “You can evade an immediate problem or a specific individual”
躲得和尚躲不得寺 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “You can evade an immediate problem or a specific individual”. But not the underlying situation, the fundamental cause, or ultimate accountability. Literally, “You can hide the monk, but not the temple”.
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What does 躲得和尚躲不得寺 mean?
躲得和尚躲不得寺 (duǒ dé hé shang duǒ bù dé sì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “You can evade an immediate problem or a specific individual”.
How do you pronounce 躲得和尚躲不得寺?
躲得和尚躲不得寺 is pronounced duǒ dé hé shang duǒ bù dé sì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 躲得和尚躲不得寺 literally mean?
Literally, 躲得和尚躲不得寺 means “You can hide the monk, but not the temple”. It is used to mean “You can evade an immediate problem or a specific individual”.
What is the Chinese definition of 躲得和尚躲不得寺?
寺：寺庙。指躲避一时，但终究不能根本逃避