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頂天立地
简 顶天立地 · 繁 頂天立地Mandarin · pinyin dǐng tiān lì dì
Meanings
- lit. able to support both heaven and earth
- of indomitable spirit (idiom)
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3–1–4–4 · ding3 tian1 li4 di4
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Rime Cantonese 粵拼
ding2 tin1 laap6 dei6
Cantonese word readings for 頂天立地. This lexicon supplies readings, not definitions.
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ding2 tin1 laap6 dei6
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phrase
- (idiomatic) fiercely independent; of indomitable spirit; fear nothing on earth; undertake a Herculean task; upstanding and dauntless
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