丑妇家中宝醜婦家中寶醜婦家中寶

the plain wife is a treasure at home

Saying俗语俗語

Proverb谚语諺語 · Rarely used now

May offend: sexist or sexual

Meaning: A plain wife is thought to be steadier and cause less trouble. Dated, judging women by looks.

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Simplified: 丑妇家中宝
Traditional (Taiwan): 醜婦家中寶
Pinyin: chǒufùjiāzhōngbǎo
Bopomofo: ㄔㄡˇ ㄈㄨˋ ㄐㄧㄚㄓㄨㄥㄅㄠˇ

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