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有年頭

简有年头 · 繁有年頭

Mandarin · pinyin yǒu nián tou

for donkey's years
for ages

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有: yǒu · have, own, possess; exist
年: nián · year; new-years; person's age
頭: tóu · head; top; chief, first; boss
头: tóu · head; top; chief, first; boss

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3–2–5 · you3 nian2 tou5

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jau5 nin4 tau4

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