夏爐冬扇

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describes wasted and ineffective efforts when doing things not according to the needs; literally: stove in summer and fan in winter

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. describes wasted and ineffective efforts when doing things not according to the needs; literally: stove in summer and fan in winter

Written Forms

夏爐冬扇Traditional · Main Form
夏炉冬扇Alternate Form

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