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展翅高飛

简展翅高飞 · 繁展翅高飛

Mandarin · pinyin zhǎn chì gāo fēi

to spread one's wings and soar (idiom)
to develop one's abilities freely

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展: zhǎn · open, unfold; stretch, extend
翅: chì · wings; fin
高: gāo · high, tall; lofty, elevated; Kangxi radical 189
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飞: fēi · fly; go quickly; dart; high

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3–4–1–1 · zhan3 chi4 gao1 fei1

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