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遠水不解近渴
简 远水不解近渴 · 繁 遠水不解近渴Mandarin · pinyin yuǎn shuǐ bù jiě jìn kě
Meanings
- lit. distant water does not cure present thirst; fig. urgent need
- a slow remedy does not address immediate needs
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3–3–4–3–4–3 · yuan3 shui3 bu4 jie3 jin4 ke3
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jyun5 seoi2 bat1 gaai2 gan6 hot3
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