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吉人自有天相
Mandarin · pinyin jí rén zì yǒu tiān xiàng
Meanings
- Heaven helps the worthy (idiom)
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2–2–4–3–1–4 · ji2 ren2 zi4 you3 tian1 xiang4
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Rime Cantonese 粵拼
gat1 jan4 zi6 jau5 tin1 soeng3
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gat1 jan4 zi6 jau5 tin1 soeng3
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proverb
- A good person naturally enjoys the help from the Heaven. (Used as blessing words for people in difficulties)
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