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拆東補西 (caak3 dung1 bou2 sai1) — meaning, pronunciation, examples

拆東補西 (caak3 dung1 bou2 sai1, chāi dōng bǔ xī) — lit. pull down the east wall to repair the west (idiom); fig. temporary expedient; Rob Peter to pay Paul

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Usage

Level

beyond HSK

Related words

• 拆家 (caak3 gaa1) — distributor
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• 拆招 (caak3 ziu1) — to break down the tricks; to tackle an opponent's move with a counter move
• 拆招牌 (caak3 ziu1 paai4) — lit. to remove one's signboard, meaning to destroy one's good reputation
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• 拆檔 (caak3 dong3) — to dismantle a stall; to dismiss the partnership

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