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临渴掘井
臨渴掘井
línkějuéjǐng
1. lit. not to dig a well until one is thirsty
2. to be unprepared and seek help at the last minute (idiom)

Character Breakdown

临
lín
to draw near, to approach; to descend
HSK 5 9 丶
渴
kě
thirsty, parched; to yearn, to pine for
HSK 3 12 丶
掘
jué
to dig, to excavate
HSK 6 11 丶
井
jǐng
well, mine shaft, pit
HSK 6 4 丶

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