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螳螂捕蝉
táng​láng​bǔ​chán

shortsighted pursuit

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螳螂捕蝉 (螳螂捕蟬) táng​láng​bǔ​chán
shortsighted pursuit
the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind; to pursue a narrow gain while neglecting a greater danger

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