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kiaⁿ-bó͘
kiaⁿ-bó͘
Min Nan
| trad. | 驚某 |
|---|---|
| simpl. | 惊某 |
Adjective
kiaⁿ-bó͘ (POJ, traditional 驚某, simplified 惊某)
- to be henpecked; to be afraid of one's wife
Etymology 2
- It is believed that if a man is ticklish, it is a sign of fear of his present or future wife.
Idiom
kiaⁿ-bó͘ (POJ, traditional 驚某, simplified 惊某)
Usage notes
- Used for describing a man is who ticklish.
Related terms
- 驚𢸣／惊𢸣 (kiaⁿ-ngiau)
- 畏𢸣 (ùi-ngiau)
See also
- (Mandarin) 怕老婆 (pàlǎopó)