蓄须明志
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beard-growing resolve

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    beard-growing resolve

    To grow a beard as a symbol of one's determination (notably Mei Lanfang growing a beard and refusing to perform for the Japanese).

    抗战期间，京剧大师梅兰芳蓄须明志，绝不给日本人演戏。

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