nán rén xī xià yǒu huáng jīn
lit. the man has gold under his knees; fig. a man who does not easily kneel in front of others (owing to pride or moral integrity)
男
nán
(bound form) male
人
rén
person; people
膝
xī
knee
下
xià
down
有
yǒu
to have; there is
黄
huáng
yellow
金
jīn
gold