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胸有成竹

xiōngyǒuchéngzhú

to plan in advance (idiom) / a card up one's sleeve / forewarned is forearmed

Character Breakdown

胸
xiōng
breast, bosom; heart, mind
HSK 5
有
yǒu
to have, to own, to possess; to exist
HSK 1
成
chéng
to accomplish; to become; to complete, to finish; to succeed
HSK 3
竹
zhú
bamboo; flute
HSK 5

Additional Information

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Chinese
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