食玉炊桂(shí yù chuī guì)

4 characters

food is more precious than jade and firewood more…

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to eatFull guide →
jadeFull guide →
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Word information

Pinyin
shí yù chuī guì
Meaning
food is more precious than jade and firewood more expensive than cassia (idiom)
HSK level
Characters
4
Traditional
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