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煮豆燃萁
zhǔdòuránqí
1. burning beanstalks to cook the beans (idiom); to cause internecine strife

Character Breakdown

煮
zhǔ
to boil, to cook
HSK 5 12 丶
豆
dòu
beans, peas; bean-shaped
HSK 5 7 丶
燃
rán
to ignite, to burn; combustion
HSK 5 16 丶
萁
qí
pulses, legumes
11 丶

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