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以形補形

ji5 jing4 bou2 jing4

Like nourishes like, that is, "if one eats an organ of a animal, then it will be good for the corresponding organ in one's body."

Level: 3

以形補形

以 ji5 yi3 - by means of; because of
形 jing4 xing2 - form; shape; description
補 bou2 bu3 - help; subsidise; mend
形 jing4 xing2 - form; shape; description

This word was added by bybell on 8th May 2007

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