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翻箱倒柜
翻箱倒櫃
fānxiāngdǎoguì
1. to overturn trunks and boxes
2. to make a thorough search (idiom)

Character Breakdown

翻
fān
to upset, to capsize, to flip over
HSK 4 18 丶
箱
xiāng
box, case; chest, trunk
HSK 3 15 丶
倒
dào
to collapse, to fall over; to lie down
HSK 4 10 丶
柜
guì
cabinet, cupboard, wardrobe; shop counter
HSK 5 8 丶

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