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丁是丁，卯是卯

dīng shì dīng , mǎo shì mǎo

Definitions

  • •lit. to keep ding (the fourth heavenly stem) distinct from mao (the fourth earthly branch) (idiom)
  • •fig. meticulous
  • •conscientious
  • •unambiguous

Child Words of 丁是丁，卯是卯

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shì
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