A little pot is soon hot. 人窮志短。
| 發 音 | Pronounce
rén qióng zhì duǎn |
|---|---|
| 解 釋 | Explanation
人處於貧窮困苦之時，容易只顧眼前利益而喪失遠大的志向。 |
| 英文解釋 | A person small in stature or of mind is quickly made angry. A play on the idea that a little pot boils quickly because it cannot hold much water. |
| 英文造句 | Watch out when you deal with that little guy, Denny—he snaps at everyone and definitely lives up to the idea that a little pot is too soon hot! |
