塘邊鶴

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Chinese

pond
side; edge; margin
side; edge; margin; border; boundary
 
crane
trad. (塘邊鶴)
simp. (塘边鹤)
Literally: “crane on the edge of a pond”.

Pronunciation


Noun

塘邊鶴

  1. (Cantonese) bystander waiting for the opportunity to gain profit for oneself
  2. (Cantonese) bystander to a game (of gambling, chess, etc.)