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金枷玉锁 — “Golden cangue, jade lock”

金枷玉锁 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to children who are both precious treasures and heavy responsibilities or burdens for their parents; a mixed blessing”. Literally, “Golden cangue, jade lock”.

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金枷玉锁 Pronunciation and Pinyin

金枷玉锁 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
金
jīn8gold, metal, money
枷
jiā9neck yoke torture device
玉
yù5jade, precious, beautiful
锁
suǒ12lock or fasten with a lock

Example Sentence with 金枷玉锁

对于许多家庭来说,孩子们既是父母的“金枷玉锁”,带来无尽的欢乐,也伴随着不小的压力。
For many families, children are a "golden cangue and jade lock," bringing endless joy but also considerable pressure.

Idioms Related to 金枷玉锁

More idioms starting with 金

  • jīn金bù不huàn换Priceless; not to be exchanged for gold
  • jīn金dān丹huàn换gǔ骨profound artistic transformation
  • jīn金wū乌xī西zhuì坠,,yù玉tù兔dōng东shēng升day turns to night
  • jīn金shū书tiě铁quàn券Emperor's inviolable pledge of perpetual privilege
  • jīn金rén人sān三jiān缄remain silent due to apprehension
  • jīn金rén人zhī之zhēn箴remain silent out of caution
  • jīn金rén人zhī之jiān缄Keep silent due to apprehension
  • jīn金rén人jiān缄kǒu口speak cautiously or remain silent
  • jīn金guāng光càn灿làn烂Dazzlingly brilliant golden light
  • jīn金guāng光gài盖dì地Money reigns supreme
  • jīn金guāng光shǎn闪shǎn闪Glittering with golden light
  • jīn金lán兰zhī之jiāo交strong, intimate friendship

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Questions about 金枷玉锁

What does 金枷玉锁 mean?

金枷玉锁 (jīn jiā yù suǒ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to children who are both precious treasures and heavy responsibilities or burdens for their parents; a mixed blessing”.

How do you pronounce 金枷玉锁?

金枷玉锁 is pronounced jīn jiā yù suǒ in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 金枷玉锁 literally mean?

Literally, 金枷玉锁 means “Golden cangue, jade lock”. It is used to mean “refers to children who are both precious treasures and heavy responsibilities or burdens for their parents; a mixed blessing”.

What is the Chinese definition of 金枷玉锁?

枷:套在脖子上的刑具;锁:用铁环连接而成的刑具。比喻儿女既是父母的宝贝,又是负担和包袱。

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