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衣冠禽獸
简 衣冠禽兽 · 繁 衣冠禽獸Mandarin · pinyin yī guān qín shòu
Meanings
- lit. dressed up animal (idiom)
- fig. immoral and despicable person
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1–1–2–4 · yi1 guan1 qin2 shou4
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Rime Cantonese 粵拼
ji1 gun1 kam4 sau3
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ji1 gun1 kam4 sau3
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phrase
- (derogatory) beast in human attire; gentleman in appearance but a beast in conduct; immoral or despicable person
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