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守身如玉

Mandarin · pinyin shǒu shēn rú yù

to keep oneself pure
to preserve one's integrity
to remain chaste

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守: shǒu · defend, protect, guard, conserve
身: shēn · body; trunk, hull; Kangxi radical 158
如: rú · if, supposing; as if; like, as
玉: yù · jade, precious stone, gem

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3–1–2–4 · shou3 shen1 ru2 yu4

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