汉英词典
Chinese-English Dictionary
MEANING OF 八字没一撇
lit. there is not even the first stroke of the character 八 (idiom) / fig. things have not even begun to take shape / no sign of success yet
Metaphorical things are not yet visible
比喻事情还没有眉目。
() méi/mò piē/piě
EXAMPLE SENTENCES

“说啥呢,八字没一撇,还早着呢。”他红着脸说。

" Say what, character did not write one, it's early. " He is red face says.