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螳螂捕蝉
táng​láng​bǔ​chán

shortsighted pursuit

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  • 螳螂捕蝉,黄雀在后 táng​láng​bǔ​chán, huáng​què​zài​hòu shortsightedness
    The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind; to pursue a narrow gain while neglecting a greater danger.