lit. to keep ding (the fourth heavenly stem) distinct fro... in Chinese — 丁是丁，卯是卯 (dīng shì dīng , mǎo shì mǎo) | CILI Blitz Dictionary

丁是丁，卯是卯

dīng shì dīng , mǎo shì mǎo

English Meaning

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

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