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救場如救火

简救场如救火 · 繁救場如救火

Mandarin · pinyin jiù chǎng rú jiù huǒ

the show must go on (idiom)

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救: jiù · save, rescue, relieve; help, aid
場: chǎng · open space, field, market
如: rú · if, supposing; as if; like, as
火: huǒ · fire, flame; burn; anger, rage
场: chǎng · open space, field, market

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4–3–2–4–3 · jiu4 chang3 ru2 jiu4 huo3

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gau3 coeng4 jyu4 gau3 fo2

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