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治大国若烹小鲜
治大國若烹小鮮
zhìdàguóruòpēngxiǎoxiān
1.
ruling a large nation is like cooking a small delicacy (idiom)
2.
effective government requires minimal intervention
Character Breakdown
治
zhì
to administer, to govern, to regulate
HSK 5
8 丶
大
dà
big, great, vast, high, deep
HSK 1
3 丶
国
guó
country, nation, state; national
HSK 1
8 丶
若
ruò
if, supposing, assuming; similar
HSK 6
8 丶
烹
pēng
cooking, cuisine; stir-fry
HSK 6
11 丶
小
xiǎo
small, tiny, insignificant
HSK 1
3 丶
鲜
xiān
fresh; delicious; attractive
HSK 3
14 丶
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