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薅羊毛

Mandarin · pinyin hāo yáng máo

to seek out discount vouchers, cashback offers etc and use them in making purchases

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薅: hāo · to weed; to eradicate
羊: yáng · sheep, goat; Kangxi radical 123
毛: máo · hair, fur, feathers; coarse

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1–2–2 · hao1 yang2 mao2

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