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本固枝榮

bun2 gu3 zi1 wing4

ben3 gu4 zhi1 rong2

when the root is firm; the branches flourish

Level: 3

本固枝榮

本 bun2 ben3 - root; source; book
固 gu3 gu4 - become solid; solidify; stable; firm; sturdy
枝 zi1 kei4 zhi1 qi2 - branch
榮 wing4 ying2 rong2 - [1] [n] glory; honor [2] luxuriant; lush; teem

This word was added by bybell on 2nd Jul 2006 and last edited on 16th Aug 2006

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