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斬草除根
zaam2 cou2 ceoi4 gan1
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(saying) to pull up by the roots - to completely eradicate Level: 3
Google Frequency: 1,190,000
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zaam2 - chop, cut; blink one's eyes 草 cou2 - grass; herbs; weed 除 ceoi4 cyu4 - divide; eliminate; remove 根 gan1 - [1] [n] root of a plant [2] [n] base; foundati |
*** The simplified equivalent of this word has not been verified by any editors, so it may not be fully accurate ***This word was added by tym on 26th Dec 2004 and last edited on 16th Aug 2006 |
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