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輕靈

简轻灵 · 繁輕靈

Mandarin · pinyin qīng líng

quick and skillful
agile

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輕: qīng · light; easy, simple; gentle
靈: Look up this written character
轻: qīng · light; easy, simple; gentle
灵: líng · spirit, soul; spiritual world

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1–2 · qing1 ling2

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