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跑得了和尚，跑不了庙
pǎodéliǎohéshàng,pǎobùliǎomiào
Traditional: 跑得了和尚，跑不了廟
the monk can run away, but the temple won't run with him (idiom) / you can run this time, but you'll have to come back / I'll get you sooner or later
Character Breakdown
跑
pǎo
to run, to flee, to escape
HSK 2
得
dé
to obtain, to get, to acquire; suitable, proper; ready
HSK 2
了
le
clear; to finish; particle of completed action
HSK 1
和
hé
harmony, peace; calm, peaceful
HSK 1
尚
shàng
still, yet; even; fairly, rather
HSK 5
跑
pǎo
to run, to flee, to escape
HSK 2
不
bù
no, not, un-; negative prefix
HSK 1
了
le
clear; to finish; particle of completed action
HSK 1
庙
miào
temple, shrine; imperial court
HSK 6
Additional Information
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