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恬退

Mandarin · pinyin tián tuì

contented
uninterested in wealth and glory

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恬: tián · quiet, calm, tranquil, peaceful
退: tuì · step back, retreat, withdraw

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2–4 · tian2 tui4

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tim4 teoi3

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