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狡兔三窟
jiǎo​tù​sān​kū

to have many backup plans

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狡兔三窟 jiǎo​tù​sān​kū to have many backup plans

literally 'a crafty rabbit has three burrows'; describes taking elaborate precautions or having multiple hiding places for self-preservation

References

abbreviation 三窟/三窟 → 狡兔三窟/狡兔三窟
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