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春光明媚

Mandarin · pinyin chūn guāng míng mèi

lovely spring sunshine

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春: chūn · spring; wanton
光: guāng · light, brilliant, shine; only
明: míng · bright, light, brilliant; clear
媚: mèi · charming, attractive; flatter

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1–1–2–4 · chun1 guang1 ming2 mei4

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ceon1 gwong1 ming4 mei4

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(idiomatic) the scenery of spring is bright and beautiful

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