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雁足
yàn​zú

letter

Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  • 雁足传书 yàn​zú​chuán​shū to send a letter
    To send a letter or stay in touch via mail; this idiom originates from a legend where the Han official [[苏武|蘇武|su1 wu3]] used a wild goose to carry a message back home while he was being held captive
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