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欺霜傲雪

Mandarin · pinyin qī shuāng ào xuě

(lit.) cold-resistant (idiom)
(fig.) remaining strong in harsh conditions; resilient; unyielding

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欺: qī · cheat, double-cross, deceive
霜: shuāng · frost; crystallized; candied
傲: ào · proud, haughty, overbearing
雪: xuě · snow; wipe away shame, avenge

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1–1–4–3 · qi1 shuang1 ao4 xue3

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