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光耀門楣

简光耀门楣 · 繁光耀門楣

Mandarin · pinyin guāng yào mén méi

splendor shines on the family's door (idiom)
fig. to bring honor to one's family

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光: guāng · light, brilliant, shine; only
耀: yào · shine, sparkle, dazzle; glory
門: mén · gate, door, entrance, opening; Kangxi radical 169
楣: méi · crossbeam above or under gate
门: mén · gate, door, entrance, opening

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1–4–2–2 · guang1 yao4 men2 mei2

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gwong1 jiu6 mun4 mei4

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