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收旗卷傘

简收旗卷伞 · 繁收旗卷傘

Mandarin · pinyin shōu qí juǎn sǎn

(lit.) to furl up flags and umbrellas (idiom)
(fig.) to stop what one is doing

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收: shōu · gather together, collect; harvest
旗: qí · banner, flag, streamer
卷: juǎn · scroll; curl; make a comeback
傘: sǎn · umbrella, parasol, parachute
伞: sǎn · umbrella, parasol, parachute

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1–2–3–3 · shou1 qi2 juan3 san3

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