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白费唇舌
白費唇舌
báifèichúnshé
1. to whistle down the wind
2. to waste one's breath (idiom)

Character Breakdown

白
bái
white; clear, pure, unblemished; bright
HSK 2 5 丶
费
fèi
expenses, fees; to cost, to spend; wasteful
HSK 4 9 丶
唇
chún
lips
HSK 6 10 丶
舌
shé
tongue; bell clapper
HSK 6 6 丶

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