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前倨后恭

qiánjùhòugōng

Traditional: 前倨後恭

to switch from arrogance to deference (idiom)

Character Breakdown

前
qián
in front, forward; former, preceding
HSK 1
倨
jù
arrogant, haughty, rude
后
hòu
after; behind, rear; descendants
HSK 1
恭
gōng
polite, respectful, reverent
HSK 5

Additional Information

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Chinese
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