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不许
bù​xǔ HSK5

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Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  • 只许州官放火，不许百姓点灯 zhǐ​xǔ​zhōu​guān​fàng​huǒ, bù​xǔ​bǎi​xìng​diǎn​dēng double standard
    A situation where those in authority are permitted to act freely while the common people are restricted; a display of hypocrisy and abuse of power.