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兩頰生津

简两颊生津 · 繁兩頰生津

Mandarin · pinyin liǎng jiá shēng jīn

mouth-watering
to whet one's appetite

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兩: liǎng · two, both, pair, couple; ounce
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生: shēng · life, living, lifetime; birth
津: jīn · ferry; saliva; ford
两: liǎng · two, both, pair, couple; ounce
颊: jiá · cheeks, jaw

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3–2–1–1 · liang3 jia2 sheng1 jin1

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loeng5 gaap3 sang1 zeon1

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