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垫脚石
墊腳石
diànjiǎoshí
1. stepping stone
2. fig. person used to advance one's career

Character Breakdown

垫
diàn
cushion, mat, pad; to advance money, to pay for another
HSK 6 9 丶
脚
jiǎo
leg, foot; foundation, base
HSK 3 11 丶
石
shí
stone, rock, mineral
HSK 5 5 丶

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