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抑鬱不平

简抑郁不平 · 繁抑鬱不平

Mandarin · pinyin yì yù bù píng

in a state of depression (idiom)

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抑: yì · press down, repress; curb, hinder
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不: bù · no, not; un-; negative prefix
平: píng · flat, level, even; peaceful
郁: yù · sweet smelling, rich in aroma; (Cant.) to move, hit

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4–4–4–2 · yi4 yu4 bu4 ping2

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jik1 wat1 bat1 ping4

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