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健步如飛

简健步如飞 · 繁健步如飛

Mandarin · pinyin jiàn bù rú fēi

running as fast as flying

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健: jiàn · strong, robust, healthy; strength
步: bù · step, pace; walk, stroll
如: rú · if, supposing; as if; like, as
飛: Look up this written character
飞: fēi · fly; go quickly; dart; high

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4–4–2–1 · jian4 bu4 ru2 fei1

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(simile, hyperbolic) to walk as if on wings; to walk fast and vigorously

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