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山珍海味

Mandarin · pinyin shān zhēn hǎi wèi

exotic delicacies
luxury foodstuff from distant locations

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山: shān · mountain, hill, peak
珍: zhēn · precious, valuable, rare
海: hǎi · sea, ocean; maritime
味: wèi · taste, smell, odor; delicacy

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1–1–3–4 · shan1 zhen1 hai3 wei4

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saan1 zan1 hoi2 mei2

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(idiomatic) exotic delicacies; (by extension) abundant food

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