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揮灑自如

简挥洒自如 · 繁揮灑自如

Mandarin · pinyin huī sǎ zì rú

(idiom) to do (sth) with great aplomb

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自: zì · self, private, personal; from; Kangxi radical 132
如: rú · if, supposing; as if; like, as
挥: huī · direct; wipe away; squander
洒: sǎ · sprinkle; scatter; pour; to wipe away; to shiver

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1–3–4–2 · hui1 sa3 zi4 ru2

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fai1 saa2 zi6 jyu4

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(idiomatic) to write or paint without constraint; to be skilful in writing, calligraphy, or painting

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