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逆水行舟

nìshuǐxíngzhōu

lit. a boat going against the current (idiom); fig. you must work harder

Character Breakdown

逆
nì
to disobey, to rebel; traitor, rebel
HSK 6
水
shuǐ
water, liquid, lotion, juice
HSK 1
行
xíng
to go, to walk, to move; professional
HSK 3
舟
zhōu
boat, ship
HSK 6

Additional Information

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