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助興

简助兴 · 繁助興

Mandarin · pinyin zhù xìng

to add to the fun
to liven things up

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助: zhù · help, aid, assist
興: xìng · thrive, prosper, flourish
兴: xìng · thrive, prosper, flourish

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4–4 · zhu4 xing4

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zo6 hing3

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verb

to liven things up; to add to the fun

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