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拔茅茹
bámáorú
1. lit. pull up a plant and the roots follow
2. fig. also involving others
3. inextricably tangled together
4. Invite one and he'll tell all his friends.

Character Breakdown

拔
bá
to uproot, to pull out; to select, to promote
HSK 6 8 丶
茅
máo
rushes, reeds, grass; surname
8 丶
茹
rú
roots, vegetables
9 丶

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