舉頭三尺有神明

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Chinese

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three
a Chinese foot (M); one-third of a metre; a ruler
a Chinese foot (M); one-third of a metre; a ruler; a note musical note on traditional Chinese scale
 
to have; there is; there are
to have; there is; there are; to exist; to be
 
deity; god
trad. (舉頭三尺有神明) 舉頭 神明
simp. (举头三尺有神明) 举头 神明
Literally: “There are gods three feet above your head”.

Pronunciation

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Proverb

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舉頭三尺有神明

  1. The gods are watching, so don't think you can get away with anything.

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