魚唔過塘唔肥

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Chinese

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fish hold in mouth; bite; (Cant.) no/not
to cross; to go over; (experienced action marker)
to cross; to go over; (experienced action marker); to pass; to celebrate; to live; to get along; excessively; too-
 
pond hold in mouth; bite; (Cant.) no/not fat; fertile; loose-fitting
trad. (魚唔過塘唔肥)
simp. (鱼唔过塘唔肥)
Literally: “a fish will not grow fatter if it is not moved to another pond”.

Pronunciation

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Proverb

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魚唔過塘唔肥

  1. (Cantonese) Having a new job may bring more benefits (e.g. salary) than staying at the same employer.