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医闹 醫鬧 yī nào (neologism c. 2013) organized disruption of healthcare facilities or verbal and physical abuse of medical staff by an aggrieved patient or proxies such as family members or hired thugs, typically aimed at obtaining compensation
罗雀掘鼠 羅雀掘鼠 luó què - jué shǔ lit. to net sparrows and dig out rats (idiom) / fig. to try every possible means of obtaining food (in times of starvation)
得步进步 得步進步 dé bù jìn bù (idiom) To seek further gains after already obtaining an advantage. The expression criticizes insatiable ambition or greed.
负屈含冤 fù qū hán yuān (idiom) To suffer injustice and endure a wrongful accusation without obtaining redress.
负屈衔冤 fù qū xián yuān (idiom) To suffer an injustice and harbor a grievance without obtaining redress. It describes someone who has been wrongfully accused or treated.
广种薄收 guǎng zhòng bó shōu (idiom) To cultivate a very large area while obtaining a low yield per unit of land. Figuratively, it means to extend an effort widely while achieving little.
含冤负屈 hán yuān fù qū (idiom) To suffer injustice and be wronged without obtaining redress. It emphasizes enduring a sense of grievance.
久旱逢甘雨 jiǔ hàn féng gān yǔ (idiom) It describes the joy of finally obtaining something one has long been hoping for.
先难后获 xiān nán hòu huò (idiom) To make an effort and endure hardship before obtaining results. The expression values hard work rather than benefiting from what others have achieved.
雁塔题名 yàn tǎ tí míng (idiom) In ancient times, to refer metaphorically to passing the imperial examination and obtaining the jinshi degree.
以蚓投鱼 yǐ yǐn tóu yú (idiom) To use an earthworm as bait for fishing. It refers to obtaining a large gain through a small investment.
劳而少功 勞而少功 láo ér shǎo gōng (idiom) To expend much effort while obtaining only a small result.
十拿十稳 shí ná shí wěn (idiom) To be completely certain of success or of obtaining a result.
半价倍息 bàn jià bèi xī (idiom) Refers to buying property for half its value and then obtaining multiplied interest from it.
叩角商歌 kòu jiǎo shāng gē (idiom) To strike a ox horn while singing a low, mournful song. It describes recommending oneself through words or song in the hope of obtaining an official post.
如持左券 rú chí zuǒ quàn (idiom) To be certain of controlling the outcome of a matter and obtaining the expected result.
官迷心窍 官迷心竅 guān mí xīn qiào (idiom) To be obsessed with obtaining an official position, to the point of losing all perspective.
捧檄色喜 pěng xí sè xǐ (idiom) To show delight upon receiving an official appointment document. The expression evokes the visible joy of obtaining a government position.
桂折一枝 guì shé yī zhī (idiom) A traditional metaphor for passing an imperial examination and obtaining a degree.
楼台近水 lóu tái jìn shuǐ (idiom) Buildings by the water receive the moonlight first. It refers to a position or relationship that gives someone priority in obtaining benefits or advantages.
现贩现卖 現販現賣 xiàn fàn xiàn mài (idiom) To sell goods on the spot, immediately after obtaining them.
眼饱肚饥 yǎn bǎo dù jī (idiom) To have one’s eyes full but one’s stomach empty. Figuratively, to enjoy the sight of something without solving the practical problem or obtaining it.
见物不取，失之千里 jiàn wù bù qǔ，shī zhī qiān lǐ (idiom) If one does not take something when it is available, obtaining it later becomes much more difficult. It advises people not to miss an opportunity.
量出制入 liàng chū zhì rù (idiom) To estimate expenditure first and then determine the means of obtaining the necessary income.
雁塔名标 yàn tǎ míng biāo (idiom) In imperial China, it referred to obtaining the jinshi degree, as successful candidates had their names inscribed near the Wild Goose Pagoda.
雁塔新题 yàn tǎ xīn tí (idiom) An old term for passing the imperial examination and obtaining the jinshi degree.
雁塔高标 yàn tǎ gāo biāo (idiom) In former times, it referred to passing the imperial examination and obtaining the jinshi degree.
颐指如意 頤指如意 yí zhǐ rú yì (idiom) It describes directing others with great ease and obtaining exactly the desired result.
The four tones The four tones of Mandarin Pitch over time: tone 1 high and level (red), tone 2 rising (orange), tone 3 falling then rising (green), tone 4 falling (blue). tone 1 tone 2 tone 3 tone 4 Time Pitch

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