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以牙还牙

yǐyáhuányá

Traditional: 以牙還牙

a tooth for a tooth (retaliation)

Character Breakdown

以
yǐ
according to; so as to; because of; then
HSK 2
牙
yá
tooth, molar; fang, tusk; serrated
HSK 3
还
hái
also, besides; still, yet; to return
HSK 2
牙
yá
tooth, molar; fang, tusk; serrated
HSK 3

Additional Information

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Chinese
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