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疏於防範

简疏于防范 · 繁疏於防範

Mandarin · pinyin shū yú fáng fàn

to neglect to take precautions
relaxed vigilance

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疏: shū · neglect; careless, lax
於: yú · yū · in, at, on; interjection alas!
防: fáng · defend; prevent; embankment
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于: yú · in, on, at; go to; surname
范: fàn · surname; bee-like insect

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1–2–2–4 · shu1 yu2 fang2 fan4

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