金饭碗

Traditional (Taiwan): 金飯碗

jīnfànwǎn ㄐㄧㄣ ㄈㄢˋ ㄨㄢˇ

    • secure and lucrative job

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Idiom惯用语 · In everyday use

Literally
golden rice bowl
Meaning
A secure, well-paid job; also abundant wealth or resources. Often said of stable jobs such as civil service.

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