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凱旋

简凯旋 · 繁凱旋

Mandarin · pinyin kǎi xuán

to return in triumph; to return victorious

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旋: xuán · revolve, move in orbit; return
凯: kǎi · triumphant; triumph, victory

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3–2 · kai3 xuan2

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hoi2 syun4

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verb

to return in triumph

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