







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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Open the tool →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”.
金枷玉锁 is pronounced jīn jiā yù suǒ in Mandarin Chinese.
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”.
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。