饥不择食 in English ji1 bu4 ze2 shi2 Meaning
Meanings
- when hungry, you can't pick what you eat (idiomatic expression); beggars can't be choosers
- When matters are urgent, don't spend time choosing alternatives.
Pinyin
ji1 bu4 ze2 shi2Literal
Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.
饥 不 择 食