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前倨后恭
前倨後恭
qiánjùhòugōng
1. to switch from arrogance to deference (idiom)

Character Breakdown

前
qián
in front, forward; former, preceding
HSK 1 9 丶
倨
jù
arrogant, haughty, rude
10 丶
后
hòu
after; behind, rear; descendants
HSK 1 6 丶
恭
gōng
polite, respectful, reverent
HSK 5 10 丶

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