入不敷出 rù bù fū chū ㄖㄨˋ ㄅㄨˋ ㄈㄨ ㄔㄨ jap6 bat1 fu1 ceot1

  • income does not cover expenditure
  • unable to make ends meet

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 入 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Example sentences

  • 我 ( wǒ ngo5 ) 建议 建議 ( jiàn yì gin3 ji5 ) 你 ( nǐ nei5 ) 永远 永遠 ( yǒng yuǎn wing5 jyun5 ) 不要 ( bù yào bat1 jiu3 ) 入不敷出 ( rù bù fū chū jap6 bat1 fu1 ceot1 )。

    I advise you never to live beyond your income.

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