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养虎遗患
yǎng​hǔ​yí​huàn

nurturing trouble

Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
养虎遗患 (養虎遺患) yǎng​hǔ​yí​huàn
nurturing trouble expression
To nurture or be lenient toward someone dangerous who will eventually cause harm; to cherish a snake in one's bosom.

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