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The idiom 「積薪候燎」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
A metaphor for self-destruction. Liao, torch.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
jī xīn hòu liáo
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jik1 san1 hau6 liu4
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