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樂歪

简乐歪 · 繁樂歪

Mandarin · pinyin lè wāi

to be thrilled
(of sb's mouth) to form a grin

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樂: lè · happy, glad; enjoyable; music
歪: wāi · slant; inclined; askew, awry
乐: lè · happy, glad; enjoyable; music

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4–1 · le4 wai1

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