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远水救不了近火
yuǎnshuǐjiùbuliǎojìnhuǒ
Traditional: 遠水救不了近火
lit. water from afar quenches not fire; fig. urgent need / a slow remedy does not address the current emergency
Character Breakdown
远
yuǎn
distant, remote, far; profound
HSK 2
水
shuǐ
water, liquid, lotion, juice
HSK 1
救
jiù
aid, help; to rescue, to save
HSK 5
不
bù
no, not, un-; negative prefix
HSK 1
了
le
clear; to finish; particle of completed action
HSK 1
近
jìn
to approach; near, close; intimate
HSK 2
火
huǒ
fire, flame; to burn; anger, rage
HSK 2
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