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The idiom 「強本弱末」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
Like a strong trunk and weak branches. A metaphor for reducing local power and strengthening central power.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
qiáng běn ruò mò
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
keung4 bun2 yeuk6 mut6
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