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苞藏禍心

简苞藏祸心 · 繁苞藏禍心

Mandarin · pinyin bāo cáng huò xīn

variant of 包藏禍心 bāo cáng huò xīn

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苞: bāo · a variety of rush; firm, enduring; to burst forth
藏: cáng · hide, conceal; hoard, store up
禍: Look up this written character
心: xīn · heart; mind, intelligence; soul; 5th lunar mansion, determinative star α Scorpii (Antares)
祸: huò · misfortune, calamity, disaster

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1–2–4–1 · bao1 cang2 huo4 xin1

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