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远水救不了近火[yuǎn shuǐ jiù bù liǎo jìn huǒ]

Can not fight fire with distant water
[Used to emphasize timing in resolving an issue]

远水解不了近渴[yuǎn shuǐ jiě bù liǎo jìn kě]

Can not quench thirst with distant water
[Used to emphasize timing in resolving an issue]

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