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靠山吃山,靠水吃水
kàoshānchīshān,kàoshuǐchīshuǐ
lit. the mountain dweller lives off the mountain, the shore dweller lives off the sea (idiom) / fig. to make the best use of local resources / to exploit one's position to advance oneself / to find one's niche / to live off the land
Character Breakdown
靠
kào
nearby; to depend on, to lean on, to trust
HSK 5
山
shān
mountain, hill, peak
HSK 3
吃
chī
to eat; to drink; to suffer, to endure, to bear
HSK 1
山
shān
mountain, hill, peak
HSK 3
靠
kào
nearby; to depend on, to lean on, to trust
HSK 5
水
shuǐ
water, liquid, lotion, juice
HSK 1
吃
chī
to eat; to drink; to suffer, to endure, to bear
HSK 1
水
shuǐ
water, liquid, lotion, juice
HSK 1
Additional Information
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