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饱汉不怕饿汉

phrase proverbs sayings

LanguageChinese (China)

Meaning
  1. A well-fed man is not afraid of a starving man.
  2. This proverb describes a situation where someone who is comfortable or has enough resources may not understand or care about the struggles of those in need.
Examples

他并不理解我们的辛苦,真是饱汉不怕饿汉。

He does not understand our hard work; it is truly a case of the well-fed not fearing the starving.

这就是所谓的饱汉不怕饿汉,缺乏共情能力。

This is what is called a well-fed man is not afraid of a starving man, reflecting a lack of empathy.

Registerinformal

Usage noteUse this as a commentary on the lack of empathy from those who are not experiencing the same difficulties as others.

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