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四季如春

Mandarin · pinyin sì jì rú chūn

four seasons like spring
favorable climate throughout the year

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四: sì · four
季: jì · quarter of year; season; surname
如: rú · if, supposing; as if; like, as
春: chūn · spring; wanton

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4–4–2–1 · si4 ji4 ru2 chun1

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sei3 gwai3 jyu4 ceon1

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verb

(simile) to experience a moderate and pleasant climate throughout the year

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