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灌迷魂湯

简灌迷魂汤 · 繁灌迷魂湯

Mandarin · pinyin guàn mí hún tāng

to butter sb up
to try to impress sb

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灌: guàn · pour; water; irrigate, flood
迷: mí · bewitch, charm, infatuate
魂: hún · soul, spirit
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汤: tāng · hot water; soup, gravy, broth

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4–2–2–1 · guan4 mi2 hun2 tang1

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