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治大国若烹小鲜
zhìdàguóruòpēngxiǎoxiān
Traditional: 治大國若烹小鮮
ruling a large nation is like cooking a small delicacy (idiom) / effective government requires minimal intervention
Character Breakdown
治
zhì
to administer, to govern, to regulate
HSK 5
大
dà
big, great, vast, high, deep
HSK 1
国
guó
country, nation, state; national
HSK 1
若
ruò
if, supposing, assuming; similar
HSK 6
烹
pēng
cooking, cuisine; stir-fry
HSK 6
小
xiǎo
small, tiny, insignificant
HSK 1
鲜
xiān
fresh; delicious; attractive
HSK 3
Additional Information
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