揭不开锅 — “Cannot make ends meet”
揭不开锅 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “cannot make ends meet”. To struggle to put food on the table due to poverty. Literally, “cannot lift the pot lid”.
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揭不开锅 Pronunciation and Pinyin
揭不开锅 Character Breakdown
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他家最近经济困难，常常揭不开锅，生活过得很是清苦
His family has been facing financial difficulties recently, often struggling to put food on the table, and their life is quite austere.
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Open the tool →Questions about 揭不开锅
What does 揭不开锅 mean?
揭不开锅 (jiē bù kāi guō) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “cannot make ends meet”.
How do you pronounce 揭不开锅?
揭不开锅 is pronounced jiē bù kāi guō in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 揭不开锅 literally mean?
Literally, 揭不开锅 means “cannot lift the pot lid”. It is used to mean “cannot make ends meet”.
What is the Chinese definition of 揭不开锅?
指没有粮食或没有伙食钱