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土阶茅屋
土階茅屋
tǔjiēmáowū
1. lit. earthen steps and a small cottage
2. frugal living conditions (idiom)

Character Breakdown

土
tǔ
soil, earth; items made of earth
HSK 5 3 丶
阶
jiē
stairs, steps; degree, rank
HSK 5 6 丶
茅
máo
rushes, reeds, grass; surname
8 丶
屋
wū
building, house, shelter; room
HSK 5 9 丶

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