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欲取姑予
yùqǔgūyǔ
1. variant of [[欲取姑與|欲取姑与<yùqǔgūyǔ>]]
2. to make concessions for the sake of future gains (idiom)

Character Breakdown

欲
yù
desire, want, longing, intent
HSK 6 11 丶
取
qǔ
to take, to receive, to obtain; to select
HSK 4 8 丶
姑
gū
father's sister; husband's mother
HSK 5 8 丶
予
yǔ
to give; to award
HSK 6 4 丶

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