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捲鋪蓋

简卷铺盖 · 繁捲鋪蓋

Mandarin · pinyin juǎn pū gai

to roll up one's bedding; to pack one's things
(fig.) to quit
(fig.) to get fired; to get the sack

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卷: juǎn · scroll; curl; make a comeback
铺: pù · shop, store; place sleep, bed
盖: gài · cover, hide, protect

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3–1–5 · juan3 pu1 gai5

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verb

(verb-object) to pack up and leave; to pack and leave
(figurative) to be sent packing; to be sacked; to be fired

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