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鸮炙
xiāo​zhì

to count one's chickens before they hatch

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鸮炙/ 鴞炙 xiāo​zhì to count one's chickens before they hatch

to expect results too early or prematurely, literally meaning to see a crossbow pellet and expect a roasted owl.

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