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跑了和尚，跑不了寺
pǎolehéshàng,pǎobùliǎosì
1.
the monk can run away, but the temple won't run with him (idiom)
2.
you can run this time, but you'll have to come back
3.
I'll get you sooner or later
Character Breakdown
跑
pǎo
to run, to flee, to escape
HSK 2
12 丶
了
le
clear; to finish; particle of completed action
HSK 1
2 丶
和
hé
harmony, peace; calm, peaceful
HSK 1
8 丶
尚
shàng
still, yet; even; fairly, rather
HSK 5
8 丶
跑
pǎo
to run, to flee, to escape
HSK 2
12 丶
不
bù
no, not, un-; negative prefix
HSK 1
4 丶
了
le
clear; to finish; particle of completed action
HSK 1
2 丶
寺
sì
court, office; temple, monastery
HSK 6
6 丶
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