人走茶凉

人走茶凉
rénzǒucháliáng

lit. when people leave, the tea cools (idiom)

2 meanings
MEANING2 meanings

MEANING

  1. adjective

    lit. when people leave, the tea cools (idiom)

    • When people leave, the tea grows cold; such is the fickleness of human nature and the coldness of the world.

  2. adjective

    fig. when sb is no longer in a position of power, others cease to care about him

    • When people leave, the tea grows cold; such is the fickleness of the world.

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The character 人 depicts a person standing with legs spread wide apart for stability.

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