守活寡

shǒu huó guǎ

Dictionary entry

to stay at home while one's husband is away

What does 守活寡 mean?

守活寡 (shǒu huó guǎ) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to stay at home while one's husband is away

2grass widow

Character breakdown

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守shǒuto guard · to defend 活huóto live · alive 寡guǎfew · scant

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守活寡

shǒu huó guǎ

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