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安閑自在

简安闲自在 · 繁安閑自在

Mandarin · pinyin ān xián zì zai

leisurely and free (idiom); carefree and at ease

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安: ān · peaceful, tranquil, quiet
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自: zì · self, private, personal; from; Kangxi radical 132
在: zài · be at, in, on; consist in, rest
闲: xián · fence, guard; defend; idle time

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1–2–4–5 · an1 xian2 zi4 zai5

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