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化敌为友

huàdíwéiyǒu

Traditional: 化敵為友

to convert an enemy into a friend (idiom)

Character Breakdown

化
huà
to change, to convert, to reform; -ize
HSK 3
敌
dí
enemy, foe, rival; to match; to resist
HSK 5
为
wèi
to do, to act; to handle, to govern; to be
HSK 2
友
yǒu
friend, companion; fraternity
HSK 1

Additional Information

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Chinese
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