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弄巧成拙

nòngqiǎochéngzhuō

to outsmart oneself / to shoot oneself in the foot

Character Breakdown

弄
nòng
to do; to mock, to tease; to play with
HSK 4
巧
qiǎo
skillful, ingenious, clever
HSK 4
成
chéng
to accomplish; to become; to complete, to finish; to succeed
HSK 3
拙
zhuō
awkward, clumsy; dull, stupid
HSK 6

Additional Information

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Chinese
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