Tshian-sin bān-khóo uī-tio̍h kiánn kah bóo, tsông-sai tsông-tang uī-tio̍h that tshuì-khang.

華語：千辛萬苦為著妻與子，奔東奔西為著渡日子。

be in a rut, Life is difficult with no hope of advancement. (Lit. Ten thousand difficulties for the sake of wife and children. Run around all over from east to west just to keep food in the mouth.)