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以眼还眼,以牙还牙
yǐyǎnhuányǎn,yǐyáhuányá
Traditional: 以眼還眼,以牙還牙
an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth (idiom) / fig. to use the enemy's methods against him / to give sb a taste of his own medicine
Character Breakdown
以
yǐ
according to; so as to; because of; then
HSK 2
眼
yǎn
eyelet, hole, opening
HSK 2
还
hái
also, besides; still, yet; to return
HSK 2
眼
yǎn
eyelet, hole, opening
HSK 2
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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