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對酒當歌

简对酒当歌 · 繁對酒當歌

Mandarin · pinyin duì jiǔ dāng gē

lit. sing to accompany wine (idiom); fig. life is short, make merry while you can

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對: duì · correct, right; facing, opposed
酒: jiǔ · wine, spirits, liquor, alcoholic beverage
當: dāng · bear, accept, undertake; just
歌: gē · song, lyrics; sing, chant; praise
对: duì · correct, right; facing, opposed
当: dāng · bear, accept, undertake; just

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4–3–1–1 · dui4 jiu3 dang1 ge1

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deoi3 zau2 dong1 go1

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