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跑得了和尚，跑不了庙
跑得了和尚，跑不了廟
pǎodéliǎohéshàng,pǎobùliǎomiào
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
得
dé
to obtain, to get, to acquire; suitable, proper; ready
HSK 2
11 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
庙
miào
temple, shrine; imperial court
HSK 6
8 丶
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