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清風勁節

简清风劲节 · 繁清風勁節

Mandarin · pinyin qīng fēng jìng jié

pure and high-minded (idiom)

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清: qīng · clear, pure, clean; peaceful
風: fēng · wind; air; manners, atmosphere; Kangxi radical 182
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风: fēng · wind; air; manners, atmosphere
劲: jìn · strong, unyielding, tough, power
节: jié · knot, node, joint; section

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1–1–4–2 · qing1 feng1 jing4 jie2

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cing1 fung1 ging6 zit3

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