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锯

jū / jù
HSK 7

English Meaning

(jū) variant of 锔 | (jù) a saw; to cut with a saw

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双方陷入了拉锯战
HSK 6 00:01
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当下 日军正在逐步增援华东

“At the moment, the Japanese are reinforcements to Hwadong.”

“Both sides are in a seesaw battle.”

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第五战区已经决定放弃徐州 徐州战况胶着

“The fifth battle zone has decided to give up Xuzhou. The battle in Xuzhou is stuck.”

《八千里路云和月》 · crisis_and_conflict
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你看我现在又是拉拉锯锯
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就是搬搬抬抬

“that my job would just be lifting and carrying.”

“But look at me now—sawing,”

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一会儿又得安安装装

“then I'll have to do the installing.”

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