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