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磨刀霍霍
Mandarin · pinyin mó dāo huò huò
Meanings
- (lit.) to sharpen one's sword (idiom)
- (fig.) to prepare to attack; to be getting ready for battle
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2–1–4–4 · mo2 dao1 huo4 huo4
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mo4 dou1 fok3 fok3
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