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甩手掌柜

shuǎishǒuzhǎngguì

Traditional: 甩手掌櫃

lit. arm-flinging shopkeeper / fig. sb who asks others to work but does nothing himself

Character Breakdown

甩
shuǎi
to throw away, to fling, to discard
HSK 5
手
shǒu
hand
HSK 2
掌
zhǎng
in charge; the palm of the hand, the sole of the foot
HSK 5
柜
guì
cabinet, cupboard, wardrobe; shop counter
HSK 5

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