揚湯止沸 [扬汤－－]

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Definitions (Wiktionary)
  1. phrase, figuratively, idiomatic
    to implement temporary solutions that do not address the root of the problem
Definitions (Kaifangcidian)
  1. （沒有對應漢語詞彙）