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海底摸月
hǎi​dǐ​mō​yuè

to fish for the moon at the bottom of the sea

Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
海底摸月 hǎi​dǐ​mō​yuè
to fish for the moon at the bottom of the sea
to strive for the impossible or to make a futile effort; also refers to an upward scooping motion in martial arts or winning on the last tile in mahjong

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  • 海底捞月 hǎi​dǐ​lāo​yuè
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