丁是丁，卯是卯
Traditional form:
丁是丁，卯是卯
Pinyin (reading):
dīngshìdīng,mǎoshìmǎo
Definitions:
- lit. to keep ding (the fourth heavenly stem) distinct from mao (the fourth earthly branch) (idiom)
- fig. meticulous
- conscientious
- unambiguous
Characters:
- 丁 - male adult; robust, vigorous; 4th heavenly stem
- 是 - to be; indeed, right, yes; okay
- 丁 - male adult; robust, vigorous; 4th heavenly stem
- 卯 - 4th terrestrial branch; period from 5-7 a.m.
- 是 - to be; indeed, right, yes; okay
- 卯 - 4th terrestrial branch; period from 5-7 a.m.
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