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新官上任三把火
xīnguānshàngrènsānbǎhuǒ
the new boss cracks the whip three times / a new broom sweeps clean / fig. vigorous new policies
Character Breakdown
新
xīn
new, recent, fresh, modern
HSK 2
官
guān
official, public servant
HSK 5
上
shàng
above, on top, superior; to go up; to attend; previous
HSK 1
任
rèn
to trust, to rely on; to appoint; to bear; duty, office
HSK 4
三
sān
three
HSK 1
把
bǎ
to grasp, to hold; to guard, to take; handle
HSK 3
火
huǒ
fire, flame; to burn; anger, rage
HSK 2
Additional Information
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