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呼朋引伴

Mandarin · pinyin hū péng yǐn bàn

to gather one's friends
to band together

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呼: hū · breathe sigh, exhale; call, shout
朋: péng · friend, pal, acquaintance
引: yǐn · to pull, draw out, attract; to stretch
伴: bàn · companion, comrade, partner; accompany

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1–2–3–4 · hu1 peng2 yin3 ban4

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fu1 pang4 jan5 bun6

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