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乘風

简乘风 · 繁乘風

Mandarin · pinyin chéng fēng

to ride the wind
to use a fair wind
to take an opportunity

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乘: chéng · ride, ascend; avail oneself of; numerary adjunct for vehicles
風: fēng · wind; air; manners, atmosphere; Kangxi radical 182
风: fēng · wind; air; manners, atmosphere

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2–1 · cheng2 feng1

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