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以鄰為壑
ji5 leon4 wai6 kok3 |
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use one's neighbour's field as a drain (shift one's troubles onto others) Level: 3 This term is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese. |
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Characters in this word:以 ji5 - by means of; because of鄰 leon4 - neighbour; neighbourhood; neighbouring 為 wai4 wai6 - do, act; serve as; be; for 壑 kok3 - gully; big pool; ravine |
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