Why can't a clever woman cook without rice? How can she become a smart woman and cook without rice?
It is difficult for a smart woman to cook a meal without rice. Qi m:o f nánéwéI wúmǐzh and chu: Interpretation No matter how smart and capable a woman is, she can't cook without rice. It is difficult to do things without necessary conditions. Source Song "Notes on the Old Learning Temple" Volume III: "Shangshu Yan Jingchu invited monks to be hospitalized, and the words of monks are not poor. Jingchu said,' high talent and real ears.' The monk said, "Can a clever woman make soup cakes without dough?" "