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耕当问奴,织当访婢
耕當問奴,織當訪婢
gēngdāngwènnú,zhīdāngfǎngbì
1. 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 10 丶
当
dāng
appropriate, timely; to act, to serve; the sound of bells
HSK 3 6 丶
问
wèn
to ask about, to inquire after
HSK 2 6 丶
奴
nú
slave, servant
HSK 6 5 丶
织
zhī
to knit, to weave; to organize, to unite
HSK 5 8 丶
当
dāng
appropriate, timely; to act, to serve; the sound of bells
HSK 3 6 丶
访
fǎng
to visit; to inquire, to ask
HSK 5 6 丶
婢
bì
servant girl; maidservant
11 丶

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