贼不空手 — “To ensure one always gains something”
贼不空手 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to ensure one always gains something”. To never come away empty-handed; to always make a profit or acquire something. Literally, “Thief not empty-handed”.
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贼不空手 Pronunciation and Pinyin
贼不空手 Character Breakdown
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他每次参加展会，总能带回一些有用的资料或联系方式，真是贼不空手
Every time he attends an exhibition, he always manages to bring back some useful information or contact details; he truly never comes away empty-handed.
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Open the tool →Questions about 贼不空手
What does 贼不空手 mean?
贼不空手 (zéi bù kōng shǒu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to ensure one always gains something”.
How do you pronounce 贼不空手?
贼不空手 is pronounced zéi bù kōng shǒu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 贼不空手 literally mean?
Literally, 贼不空手 means “Thief not empty-handed”. It is used to mean “to ensure one always gains something”.
What is the Chinese definition of 贼不空手?
比喻一定要有所得