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賣藝

简卖艺 · 繁賣藝

Mandarin · pinyin mài yì

to earn a living by performing (typically in informal or public settings)

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卖: mài · sell; betray; show off
艺: yì · art; talent, ability; craft

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4–4 · mai4 yi4

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maai6 ngai6

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verb

to make a living as a performer

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