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冰火

Mandarin · pinyin bīng huǒ

fire and ice
combination of sharply contrasting or incompatible elements

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冰: bīng · ice; ice-cold
火: huǒ · fire, flame; burn; anger, rage

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1–3 · bing1 huo3

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bing1 fo2

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