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狗改不了吃屎

Mandarin · pinyin gǒu gǎi bù liǎo chī shǐ

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3–3–4–3–1–3 · gou3 gai3 bu4 liao3 chi1 shi3

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gau2 goi2 bat1 liu5 hek3 si2

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(figurative, derogatory, low colloquial, idiomatic) a leopard cannot change its spots (said of bad habits or traits)