má​dao

hemp fibers

麻刀 má​dao
hemp fibers
chopped hemp fibers mixed into plaster or mud to prevent cracking and add strength when coating walls or repairing objects
troublesome
annoying, vexatious, or causing trouble
thankless task
(Taiwan) situation where one's efforts are unappreciated or lead to trouble

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