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五十步笑百步

wǔshíbùxiàobǎibù

the one who has retreated 50 steps laughs at the one who has retreated 100 steps (idiom) / the pot calls the kettle black

Character Breakdown

五
wǔ
five; surname
HSK 1
十
shí
ten, tenth; complete; perfect
HSK 1
步
bù
walk, stroll, pace, march; to make progress
HSK 2
笑
xiào
to smile, to laugh; to giggle; to snicker
HSK 2
百
bǎi
one hundred; numerous, many
HSK 2
步
bù
walk, stroll, pace, march; to make progress
HSK 2

Additional Information

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Chinese
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