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看家本領

简看家本领 · 繁看家本領

Mandarin · pinyin kān jiā běn lǐng

(idiom) one's forte

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看: kàn · look, see; examine, scrutinize
家: jiā · house, home, residence; family
本: běn · root, origin, source; basis
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领: lǐng · neck; collar; lead, guide

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1–1–3–3 · kan1 jia1 ben3 ling3

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