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以詞害意
  ji5 ci4 hoi6 ji3   jyutping
  yi3 ci2 hai4 yi4   pinyin
let the form of expression interfere with the meaning of a text; sacrifice clarity in using wrong words for expression

Idiom

Level: 3
This term is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese.
以詞害意 / 以词害意

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Characters in this word:

 ji5  -  by means of; because of
 ci4  -  word; speech; lyrics
 hoi6  -  harm; disadvantage; disaster; kill
 ji3  -  wish; meaning; expect
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