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愛才若渴

简爱才若渴 · 繁愛才若渴

Mandarin · pinyin ài cái ruò kě

(idiom) to be eager to surround oneself with talented people

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愛: ài · love, be fond of, like
才: cái · talent, ability; just, only
若: ruò · if, supposing, assuming; similar
渴: kě · thirsty, parched; yearn, pine
爱: ài · love, be fond of, like

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4–2–4–3 · ai4 cai2 ruo4 ke3

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