山珍海味

Mandarin · pinyin shān zhēn hǎi wèi

Meanings

  1. exotic delicacies
  2. luxury foodstuff from distant locations
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山
shān · mountain, hill, peak
珍
zhēn · precious, valuable, rare
海
hǎi · sea, ocean; maritime
味
wèi · taste, smell, odor; delicacy
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1–1–3–4 · shan1 zhen1 hai3 wei4

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

saan1 zan1 hoi2 mei2

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saan1 zan1 hoi2 mei6

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  1. (idiomatic) exotic delicacies; (by extension) abundant food

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Exact source record山珍海味 山珍海味 [shan1 zhen1 hai3 wei4] /exotic delicacies/luxury foodstuff from distant locations/