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拆东补西
chāi​dōng​bǔ​xī

makeshift

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拆东补西 (拆東補西) chāi​dōng​bǔ​xī
makeshift
To resort to a temporary expedient by taking from one source to cover a deficit in another; to rob Peter to pay Paul.

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