涸辙之鲋

涸辙之鲋
zhézhī

lit. a fish in a dried-out rut (idiom)

2 meanings
MEANING2 meanings

MEANING

  1. noun

    lit. a fish in a dried-out rut (idiom)

    • A fish in a dry rut is not sufficient to save an urgent crisis.

  2. noun

    fig. a person in dire straits

    • The fish in the dried-up rut desperately needs a helping hand.

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