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先禮後兵
sin1 lai5 hau6 bing1 |
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words before blows; try fair/peaceful means before resorting to force; be a gentleman first and a warrior second [antonym] 不打不相識
Level: 2 This term is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese. |
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Characters in this word:先 sin1 - first; before; temporarily禮 lai5 - ceremony; rite; propriety; gift 後 hau6 - behind; come after 兵 bing1 - weapons; soldier; troops; military |
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