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比如說

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Mandarin · pinyin bǐ rú shuō

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比: bǐ · to compare, liken; comparison; than; hexagram ䷇
如: rú · if, supposing; as if; like, as
說: shuō · speak, say, talk; scold, upbraid
说: shuō · speak, say, talk; scold, upbraid

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3–2–1 · bi3 ru2 shuo1

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