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綺燦

简绮灿 · 繁綺燦

Mandarin · pinyin qǐ càn

enchanting
gorgeous

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绮: qǐ · fine thin silk; elegant, beautiful
灿: càn · vivid, illuminating; bright

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3–4 · qi3 can4

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