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唇齿相依
唇齒相依
chúnchǐxiāngyī
1. lit. as close as lips and teeth (idiom); closely related
2. interdependent

Character Breakdown

唇
chún
lips
HSK 6 10 丶
齿
chǐ
teeth; gears, cogs; age
HSK 5 8 丶
相
xiāng
mutual, reciprocal; equal; each other
HSK 3 9 丶
依
yī
to rely on; to consent, to obey; according to
HSK 5 8 丶

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