Chī de lāta; zuò dé Púsà.

吃的邋遢, 做得菩薩。

Lit [One who] eats carelessly [will] become a Buddha.

Fig One need not pay too much attention to cleanliness or sanitation when eating.

Note [Said as an excuse or as a preventative charm by careless eaters; see also bùgān-bùjìng above.]

Topics CLEANLINESS EATING FOOD SANITATION