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蒹葭玉树
jiān​jiā​yù​shù

the lowly associating with the noble

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蒹葭玉树 蒹葭玉樹 jiān​jiā​yù​shù
the lowly associating with the noble
literally "reeds leaning on a jade tree"; figuratively refers to someone of low status or weak character relying on or associating with someone of noble character or great strength