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按圖索驥
on3 tou4 saak3 kei3 |
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try to locate sth by following up a clue Level: 3 This term is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese. |
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按圖索驥 / 按图索骥 | ||
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Characters in this word:按 on3 - press; shelve; comply with圖 tou4 - map; picture; diagram 索 sok3 saak3 - thick rope; demand 驥 kei3 - fine horse; outstanding talent |
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