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丁是丁，卯是卯
dīng shì dīng , mǎo shì mǎo
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Definitions
- 1. lit. to keep ding (the fourth heavenly stem) distinct from mao (the fourth earthly branch) (idiom)
- 2. fig. meticulous
- 3. conscientious
- 4. unambiguous