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拿得起放得下
nádeqǐfàngdexià
to be adaptable to circumstances (idiom)
Character Breakdown
拿
ná
to bring, to grasp, to hold, to take
HSK 3
得
dé
to obtain, to get, to acquire; suitable, proper; ready
HSK 2
起
qǐ
to begin, to initiate; to rise, to stand up
HSK 1
放
fàng
to release, to liberate, to free
HSK 3
得
dé
to obtain, to get, to acquire; suitable, proper; ready
HSK 2
下
xià
below, underneath; inferior; to bring down; next
HSK 1
Additional Information
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Chinese
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