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卑辭厚禮

简卑辞厚礼 · 繁卑辭厚禮

Mandarin · pinyin bēi cí hòu lǐ

humble expression for generous gift

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卑: bēi · humble, low, inferior; despise
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厚: hòu · thick; substantial; greatly
禮: lǐ · social custom; manners; courtesy; rites
辞: cí · words, speech, expression, phrase
礼: lǐ · social custom; manners; courtesy; rites

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1–2–4–3 · bei1 ci2 hou4 li3

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bei1 ci4 hau5 lai5

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