八字沒一撇
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lit. there is not even the first stroke of the character 八 bā (idiom)
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fig. things have not even begun to take shape
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Idiom惯用语 · In everyday use
- Literally
- the character 八 doesn't have even its first stroke
- Meaning
- A matter is not yet settled or taking shape; there is no clear sign of progress. Like 'it hasn't got off the ground'.
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