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詞不達意
简 词不达意 · 繁 詞不達意Mandarin · pinyin cí bù dá yì
Meanings
- words do not convey the meaning
- poorly expressed
- senseless
- inarticulate
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2–4–2–4 · ci2 bu4 da2 yi4
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Rime Cantonese 粵拼
ci4 bat1 daat6 ji3
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ci4 bat1 daat6 ji3
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phrase
- (idiomatic) words do not express one's intent; poorly expressed; senseless; inarticulate
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