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朝秦暮楚
zhāoQínmùChǔ
1. serve Qin in the morning Chu in the evening (idiom); quick to switch sides

Character Breakdown

朝
cháo
to face; direct, facing; dynasty; morning
HSK 5 12 丶
秦
qín
the Qin dynasty (eponymous for China)
10 丶
暮
mù
dusk, evening, sunset; ending
14 丶
楚
chǔ
clear, distinct; pain, suffering; surname
HSK 3 13 丶

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