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諱稱

简讳称 · 繁諱稱

Mandarin · pinyin huì chēng

euphemism
word used to avoid a taboo reference

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讳: huì · conceal; shun; regard as taboo
称: chēng · call; name, brand; address; say

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4–1 · hui4 cheng1

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wai5 cing1

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