一个萝卜一个坑 in English yi1 ge4 luo2 bo5 yi1 ge4 keng1 Meaning

Meanings

  • literally (word for word) every turnip to its hole (idiomatic expression)
  • metaphorically each person has his own position
  • each to his own
  • horses for courses
  • every kettle has its lid

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Pinyin

yi1 ge4 luo2 bo5 yi1 ge4 keng1

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

yi1one ge4individual luo2radish bo5surname Bu yi1one ge4individual keng1hole