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相濡以沫

xiāngrúyǐmò

to moisten with spittle (idiom); sharing meager resources / mutual help in humble circumstances

Character Breakdown

相
xiāng
mutual, reciprocal; equal; each other
HSK 3
濡
rú
to moisten, to immerse; wet, damp
以
yǐ
according to; so as to; because of; then
HSK 2
沫
mò
bubbles, foam, froth, suds
HSK 6

Additional Information

Category
Chinese
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