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空室清野

kōngshìqīngyě

empty room, clean field (idiom); clean out everything to leave nothing for the enemy / scorched earth policy

Character Breakdown

空
kōng
hollow, empty, deserted, bare
HSK 3
室
shì
house, home; room, chamber
HSK 2
清
qīng
clean, pure; clear, distinct; peaceful
HSK 3
野
yě
field, open country; wilderness
HSK 6

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