丁是丁，卯是卯

dīng shì dīng , mǎo shì mǎo

Dictionary entry

lit. to keep ding (the fourth heavenly stem) distinct from mao (the fourth earthly branch) (idiom)

What does 丁是丁，卯是卯 mean?

丁是丁，卯是卯 (dīng shì dīng , mǎo shì mǎo) has the following dictionary meaning.

1lit. to keep ding (the fourth heavenly stem) distinct from mao (the fourth earthly branch) (idiom)

2fig. meticulous

3conscientious

4unambiguous

Character breakdown

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丁Dīngsurname Ding 是shìto be (followed by substantives only) · correct; right; true 卯mǎomortise (slot cut into wood to receive a tenon) · 4th earthly branch: 5–7 a.m., 2nd solar month (6th March–4th April), Year of the Rabbit

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How to pronounce 丁是丁，卯是卯

丁是丁，卯是卯

dīng shì dīng , mǎo shì mǎo

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