曲突徙薪

qūtūxǐxīn

lit. to bend the chimney and remove the firewood (to prevent fire) (idiom); fig. to take preventive measures

Meaning

qūtūxǐxīnqu1 tu1 xi3 xin1
  1. lit. to bend the chimney and remove the firewood (to prevent fire) (idiom)
  2. fig. to take preventive measures

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