锣齐鼓不齐

luo2 qi2 gu3 bu4 qi2

lit. the gong is ready, the drum not ready, fig. undermanned or inadequately resourced

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鑼齊鼓不齊|锣齐鼓不齐 [luó qí gǔ bù qí] ► lit. the gong is ready, the drum not ready ► fig. undermanned or inadequately resourced