- 米(rice)
- 弓(arch; arc (shape of rising vapor))
Porridge is a pot of boiling rice bubbling vigorously, with steam curving like two bows on either side.
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lit. many monks and not much gruel (idiom)(inherited)
There are many monks but little gruel, so we must be economical.
fig. not enough to go around(inherited)
There are too many people and not enough to go around; we don't have enough to share.
demand exceeds supply
lit. many monks and not much gruel (idiom)(inherited)
There are many monks but little gruel, so we must be economical.
fig. not enough to go around(inherited)
There are too many people and not enough to go around; we don't have enough to share.
demand exceeds supply
Porridge is a pot of boiling rice bubbling vigorously, with steam curving like two bows on either side.
Take the small character and remove one more stroke, and you get something scarce or meager.
Two evening periods stacked together symbolize abundance and plenty.
Porridge is a pot of boiling rice bubbling vigorously, with steam curving like two bows on either side.
Take the small character and remove one more stroke, and you get something scarce or meager.
Two evening periods stacked together symbolize abundance and plenty.
lit. many monks and not much gruel (idiom)
lit. many monks and not much gruel (idiom)
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There are too many monks and not enough porridge; it is very difficult to find work.
There are too many monks and not enough porridge; it is very difficult to find work.