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雷厲風行
简 雷厉风行 · 繁 雷厲風行Mandarin · pinyin léi lì fēng xíng
Meanings
- pass like thunder and move like the wind (idiom); swift and decisive reaction
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2–4–1–2 · lei2 li4 feng1 xing2
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Rime Cantonese 粵拼
leoi4 lai6 fung1 hang4
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leoi4 lai6 fung1 hang4
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phrase
- (when carrying out orders, policies, etc.) vigorously and speedily; vigorously and resolutely; swift and decisive
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