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相濡以沫
xiāngrúyǐmò
1. to moisten with spittle (idiom); sharing meager resources
2. mutual help in humble circumstances

Character Breakdown

相
xiāng
mutual, reciprocal; equal; each other
HSK 3 9 丶
濡
rú
to moisten, to immerse; wet, damp
17 丶
以
yǐ
according to; so as to; because of; then
HSK 2 4 丶
沫
mò
bubbles, foam, froth, suds
HSK 6 8 丶

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