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Sima Guang Smashes the Vat

司马光砸缸sīmǎ guāng zá gāng

A child falls into a water vat — young Sima Guang smashes the vat with a stone to drain the water. Calm under pressure.

小朋友掉进水缸,司马光急中生智砸缸救人,临危不乱的童年故事。

Sima Guang Smashes the Vat · 司马光砸缸0:00 / 0:00

Source: /audio/idioms/sima_guang_za_gang.mp3

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