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杯酒言歡

简杯酒言欢 · 繁杯酒言歡

Mandarin · pinyin bēi jiǔ yán huān

a few drinks and a nice conversation (idiom)

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杯: bēi · cup, glass
酒: jiǔ · wine, spirits, liquor, alcoholic beverage
言: yán · words, speech; speak, say; Kangxi radical 149
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欢: huān · happy, pleased, glad; joy; enjoy

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1–3–2–1 · bei1 jiu3 yan2 huan1

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bui1 zau2 jin4 fun1

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