bēi​zhe​bào​zhe​yī​bān​zhòng

equally heavy

背着抱着一般重 (背著抱著一般重) bēi​zhe​bào​zhe​yī​bān​zhòng
equally heavy
Literally meaning that the weight is the same whether one carries it on one's back or in one's arms; figuratively, it implies that different choices or methods lead to the same unavoidable burden or cost.

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