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stand by a pond longing for fish; admire in vain without taking action to achieve one's aim

lín yuān xiàn yú

临 渊 羡 鱼

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derogstand by a pond longing for fish; admire in vain without taking action to achieve one's aim
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lín hé xiàn yú临河羡鱼 lín chuān xiàn yú临川羡鱼

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