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清風明月

简清风明月 · 繁清風明月

Mandarin · pinyin qīng fēng míng yuè

lit. cool breeze and bright moon (idiom)
fig. peaceful and clear night
(allusively) living a solitary and quiet life

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清: qīng · clear, pure, clean; peaceful
風: fēng · wind; air; manners, atmosphere; Kangxi radical 182
明: míng · bright, light, brilliant; clear
月: yuè · moon; month; Kangxi radical 74
风: fēng · wind; air; manners, atmosphere

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1–1–2–4 · qing1 feng1 ming2 yue4

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cing1 fung1 ming4 jyut6

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