金饭碗 (jīn fànwǎn) golden bowl; a well-paid occupation
Usage:
“金饭碗”在古代中国,是指皇帝吃饭时用的碗,后引申为稳定、体面、待遇优厚的工作,如国家机关工作人员。
“金饭碗” was the golden rice bowl used by the emperor in ancient China. Now, it means a stable, honorable, and well-paid occupation, such as a civil servant.
Sentences:
1、Zài ZhōngGuó, gōngwùyuán zhège zhíyè bèi gōngrèn wéi shì jīn fànwǎn.
在中国,公务员这个职业被公认为是金饭碗。
在中国,公务员这个职业被公认为是金饭碗。
In China, people view civil service as a golden bowl occupation.
2、Nǐ shǒulǐ pěngzhe jīn fànwǎn hái pà shīyè ma?
你手里捧着金饭碗还怕失业吗?
你手里捧着金饭碗还怕失业吗?
You’re still afraid of unemployment as you hold the golden bowl in your hands?