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兰摧玉折

láncuīyùzhé

Traditional: 蘭摧玉折

premature death of a budding talent / those whom the Gods love die young

Character Breakdown

兰
lán
orchid; elegant, graceful
摧
cuī
to destroy, to wreck
HSK 6
玉
yù
jade, gem, precious stone
HSK 5
折
zhé
to break, to snap; to fold, to bend; to bow; humble
HSK 4

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