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一口吃不成胖子 Meaning
一口吃不成胖子
Learn the meaning of 一口吃不成胖子, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.
Quick answer: 一口吃不成胖子 means lit. you cannot get fat with only one mouthful (proverb).
Meaning in English
Lit. you cannot get fat with only one mouthful (proverb)
| Chinese | 一口吃不成胖子 |
|---|---|
| Pinyin | yi1 kou3 chi1 bu4 cheng2 pang4 zi5 |
| Definitions | lit. you cannot get fat with only one mouthful (proverb); fig. any significant achievement requires time, effort and persistence |
| Review status | Dictionary seed. Needs source upgrade before becoming a premium proverb or quote page. |
Questions People Ask
What does 一口吃不成胖子 mean?
一口吃不成胖子 means lit. you cannot get fat with only one mouthful (proverb).
How do you pronounce 一口吃不成胖子?
一口吃不成胖子 is pronounced yi1 kou3 chi1 bu4 cheng2 pang4 zi5 in Mandarin pinyin.
Is 一口吃不成胖子 a Chinese idiom or saying?
一口吃不成胖子 is stored as a Chinese expression seed from CC-CEDICT and should be reviewed before being treated as a sourced proverb.