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兰摧玉折
蘭摧玉折
láncuīyùzhé
1. premature death of a budding talent
2. those whom the Gods love die young

Character Breakdown

兰
lán
orchid; elegant, graceful
5 丶
摧
cuī
to destroy, to wreck
HSK 6 14 丶
玉
yù
jade, gem, precious stone
HSK 5 5 丶
折
zhé
to break, to snap; to fold, to bend; to bow; humble
HSK 4 7 丶

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