chōu​tiáo

to sprout branches

抽条 抽條 chōu//tiáo
to sprout branches
To grow new shoots or branches, especially of willow trees.
to shoot up
To grow taller and slimmer, especially of adolescents during a growth spurt.
to skimp
To reduce the quantity or quality of ingredients or materials to cut costs; also written as 抽个儿 chōu​gèr.

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