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柏節松操

简柏节松操 · 繁柏節松操

Mandarin · pinyin bǎi jié sōng cāo

chaste widowhood

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柏: bǎi · bó · cypress, cedar
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松: sōng · pine tree; fir tree
操: cāo · conduct, run, control, manage
节: jié · knot, node, joint; section

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3–2–1–1 · bai3 jie2 song1 cao1

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