Definition & Meaning

1.neglect to burn incense but clasp Buddha's feet at the last minute

2.wait until the last minute

Vocabulary

píng shí bù shāo xiāng lín shí bào fó jiǎo

平 时 不 烧 香 临 时 抱 佛 脚

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1
neglect to burn incense but clasp Buddha's feet at the last minute
2
wait until the last minute

Vocabulary of 平时不烧香，临时抱佛脚

不
[hsk1]not; used to reply in the negative
香
[hsk4]fragrant; savoury
抱
[hsk4]bosom; carry in breast
烧
[hsk3]burn; heat up or use certain chemicals, radioactive substances to cause changes in a substance
平时
[hsk4]normal/ordinary times; peacetime
临时
[hsk5]at the last moment; temporary

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