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拭目以待 (sik1 muk6 ji5 doi6) — meaning, pronunciation, examples

拭目以待 (sik1 muk6 ji5 doi6, shì mù yǐ dài) — lit. to wipe one's eyes and wait (idiom); to wait and see

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Level

beyond HSK

Related words

• 拭 (sik1) — to wipe; to rub
• 拭子 (sik1 zi2) — swab; cotton pad; smear (for medical test)
• 拭抹 (sik1 mut3) — to swab; to wipe up with a mop
• 拭目 (sik1 muk6) — to wipe one's eyes; fig. to remain vigilant
• 拭目傾耳 (sik1 muk6 king1 ji5) — to watch and listen attentively
• 拭除 (sik1 ceoi4) — to wipe off

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