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lit. to bend the chimney and remove the firewood (to prevent fire) (idiom) · fig. to take preventive measures

曲突徙薪
qū tū xǐ xīn
q+ǖ·1st tonet+ū·1st tonex+ǐ·3rd tonex+īn·1st tone
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
to prevent troubles before the event (idiom) · to forestall · to nip sth in the bud防患未然fáng huàn wèi ránto prevent · to guard against · to take precautions防止fáng zhǐ
Antonyms
lit. not to dig a well until one is thirsty · to be unprepared and seek help at the last minute (idiom)临渴掘井lín kě jué jǐng
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