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厚積薄發
简 厚积薄发 · 繁 厚積薄發Mandarin · pinyin hòu jī bó fā
Meanings
- lit. to have accumulated knowledge and deliver it slowly (idiom)
- good preparation is the key to success
- to be well prepared
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4–1–2–1 · hou4 ji1 bo2 fa1
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Rime Cantonese 粵拼
hau5 zik1 bok6 faat3
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hau5 zik1 bok6 faat3
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phrase
- (literally) to gradually acquire knowledge, and make use of it when needed
- (figuratively) good preparation is the key to success
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