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Tied to metal brake - persevere.

Tie it firmly to a metal brake. Perseverance brings good fortune. Going forward brings misfortune. A lean pig restlessly stirs—the first signs of a petty person must be controlled.

Kitchen fish - no blame. Not for guests.

There is a fish in the kitchen. No misfortune. But it is not favorable to entertain guests—keep the petty person under control.

No skin on buttocks - difficult walk.

The buttocks have no skin; walking is difficult. Danger, but no great misfortune.

No fish in kitchen - starting misfortune.

There is no fish in the kitchen. Undertaking something brings misfortune—losing control of the situation is dangerous.

Wrapped melon in willow - hidden beauty.

Wrap the melon with willow branches. Inner beauty. A star falls from heaven—inner talent, destined by heaven.

Meeting at horns - regret, no blame.

Meeting at the horn. Difficulty, but no misfortune—retreat and hold firm.