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懸壺濟世

简悬壶济世 · 繁懸壺濟世

Mandarin · pinyin xuán hú jì shì

practice medicine or pharmacy to help the people or public

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世: shì · generation; world; era
悬: xuán · hang, suspend, hoist; be hung
壶: hú · jar, pot, jug, vase; surname
济: jì · help, aid, relieve; ferry, cross

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2–2–4–4 · xuan2 hu2 ji4 shi4

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jyun4 wu4 zai3 sai3

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(idiomatic) to practice medicine and treat the sick

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