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失道寡助

shīdàoguǎzhù

an unjust cause finds little support (idiom, from Mencius) / cf [[得道多助<dédàoduōzhù>]] a just cause attracts much support

Character Breakdown

失
shī
to lose; to make a mistake, to neglect
HSK 4
道
dào
method, way; path, road
HSK 2
寡
guǎ
widowed; friendless, alone
助
zhù
to help, to aid, to assist
HSK 2

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