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妙語如珠

简妙语如珠 · 繁妙語如珠

Mandarin · pinyin miào yǔ rú zhū

sparkling with wit (idiom)

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妙: miào · mysterious, subtle; exquisite
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如: rú · if, supposing; as if; like, as
珠: zhū · precious stone, gem, jewel, pearl
语: yǔ · language, words; saying, expression

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4–3–2–1 · miao4 yu3 ru2 zhu1

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