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寢苫枕塊

简寝苫枕块 · 繁寢苫枕塊

Mandarin · pinyin qǐn shān zhěn kuài

bed of straw and pillow of clay (idiom)
the correct etiquette for a filial son during the mourning period

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苫: shān · rush or straw matting
枕: zhěn · pillow
塊: kuài · piece, lump; dollar
寝: qǐn · sleep, rest; bed chamber
块: kuài · piece, lump; dollar

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3–1–3–4 · qin3 shan1 zhen3 kuai4

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cam2 sim1 zam2 faai3

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