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羹藜含糗

gēnglíhánqiǔ

nothing but herb soup and dry provisions to eat (idiom); to survive on a coarse diet / à la guerre comme à la guerre

Character Breakdown

羹
gēng
soup, broth
藜
lí
pigweed; Chenopodium album
含
hán
to hold in the mouth; to contain; to cherish
HSK 5
糗
qiǔ
dry rations; mushy, overcooked; embarrassing

Additional Information

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Chinese
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