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All-embracing in Chinese

all-embracing · HSK 7–9

包罗万象 bāo luó wàn xiàng

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  1. 包 bāo to wrap
  2. 罗 luó net
  3. 万 wàn ten thousand
  4. 象 xiàng elephant

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All-embracing in Chinese is 包罗万象 (bāo luó wàn xiàng).

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