jie4
借
借
hua1
花
花
xian4
献
獻
Fo2
佛
佛
chengyu
  1. lit. presenting the Buddha with borrowed flowers (idiom); fig. to win favor or influence using sb else's property
  2. plagiarism

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  • 借 (借): to borrow; (used in combination with 給|给[gei3] or 出[chu1] etc) to lend; to make use of; to avail oneself of; (sometimes followed by 著|着[zhe5]) by; with
  • 花 (花): surname Hua
  • 献 (獻): to offer; to present; to dedicate; to donate; to show; to put on display; worthy person (old)
  • 佛 (佛): Buddha; Buddhism (abbr. for 佛陀[Fo2 tuo2])

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