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HSK 7-9
notzhédiscountnotkòudeduct
One hundred percent; without any discount; genuine; thorough.

Literal meaning

not (不) — discount (折) — not (不) — deduct (扣)

Origin

A classical four-character phrase emphasizing completeness or authenticity.

Examples

shìgezhékòudeyīngxióng
He is a genuine hero.
Zhègehuàshìzhékòudeshībài
This plan was a complete failure.

Usage & nuances

Emphasizes the absolute nature of something, either positive or negative.

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