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耕当问奴，织当访婢
gēngdāngwènnú,zhīdāngfǎngbì
Traditional: 耕當問奴，織當訪婢
if it's plowing ask the laborer, if it's weaving ask the maid (idiom); when managing a matter, consult the appropriate specialist
Character Breakdown
耕
gēng
to plow, to cultivate
HSK 6
当
dāng
appropriate, timely; to act, to serve; the sound of bells
HSK 3
问
wèn
to ask about, to inquire after
HSK 2
奴
nú
slave, servant
HSK 6
织
zhī
to knit, to weave; to organize, to unite
HSK 5
当
dāng
appropriate, timely; to act, to serve; the sound of bells
HSK 3
访
fǎng
to visit; to inquire, to ask
HSK 5
婢
bì
servant girl; maidservant
Additional Information
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Chinese
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