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沁入心脾

Mandarin · pinyin qìn rù xīn pí

see 沁人心脾 qìn rén xīn pí

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沁: qìn · soak into, seep in, percolate
入: rù · enter, come in(to), join
心: xīn · heart; mind, intelligence; soul; 5th lunar mansion, determinative star α Scorpii (Antares)
脾: pí · spleen, pancreas; disposition

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4–4–1–2 · qin4 ru4 xin1 pi2

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