丁是丁，卯是卯

dīngshìdīng,mǎoshìmǎo

lit. to keep ding (the fourth heavenly stem) distinct from mao (the fourth earthly branch) (idiom); fig. meticulous

Meaning

dīngshìdīng,mǎoshìmǎoding1 shi4 ding1 , mao3 shi4 mao3
  1. lit. to keep ding (the fourth heavenly stem) distinct from mao (the fourth earthly branch) (idiom)
  2. fig. meticulous
  3. conscientious
  4. unambiguous

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