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Word Definition
the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind (idiom, from Daoist classic Zhuangzi 莊子|庄子); to pursue a narrow gain while neglecting a greater danger
Individual Character Details
螳
táng
螂
láng
捕
bǔ
蝉
chán