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洗泥
xǐ​ní

to wash away mud

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  • 萝卜快了不洗泥 luó​bo​kuài​le​bù​xǐ​ní quantity over quality
    literally "when radishes sell fast, one doesn't wash off the mud"; when demand is high or work is rushed, merchants or workers may provide low-quality goods or careless service