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爨桂炊玉
Pinyin
cuàn guì chuī yù
Explanation
Meaning
爨:炊。柴禾难得如桂木,米价贵得如珠玉。形容物价昂贵,生活艰难。
Context
宋·司马光《答刘蒙书》:“月俸不及数万,爨桂炊玉,晦朔不相续。”
 
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