甩手掌櫃 shuǎi shǒu zhǎng guì

fig. sb who asks others to work but does nothing himself

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

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

Characters

Character Meaning
甩 shuǎi HSK 5
to swing; to throw; to fling
手 shǒu HSK 2
hand; personal(ly); person engaged in certain types of work
掌 zhǎng HSK 5
palm of the hand; to hold in one's hand; to slap
櫃 guì
cabinet; cupboard; wardrobe