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翼翼

Mandarin · pinyin yì yì

(literary) cautious; careful

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翼: yì · wings; fins on fish; shelter; 27th lunar mansion, determinative star α Crateris (Alkes)

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4–4 · yi4 yi4

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jik6 jik6

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adj

(literary) cautious; prudent
(literary) orderly
(literary) dignified; imposing; magnificent
(literary) thriving; luxuriant
(literary) numerous
(literary) flying

noun

(Eastern Min) wing

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