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坚壁清野
堅壁清野
jiānbìqīngyě
1. to fortify defenses and raze the fields (idiom); to leave nothing for the invader
2. scorched earth policy

Character Breakdown

坚
jiān
hard, strong; firm, resolute
HSK 4 7 丶
壁
bì
partition, wall; rampart
HSK 5 16 丶
清
qīng
clean, pure; clear, distinct; peaceful
HSK 3 11 丶
野
yě
field, open country; wilderness
HSK 6 11 丶

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