Niú chī qīngcǎo, jī chī gǔ; gèrén zìyǒu gèrén fú.*

牛吃青草雞吃穀, 各人自有各人福。

Lit Oxen eat grass [and] chickens eat grain; each one has its own blessings.

Fig Individuals have their own lot or luck in life.

Note [Rhyme; also said niú chī dàocǎo, yā chī gǔ etc.; see also yā chī tiánluó below.]

Topics FATE INDIVIDUALS LUCK rhyme