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燈紅酒綠

简灯红酒绿 · 繁燈紅酒綠

Mandarin · pinyin dēng hóng jiǔ lǜ

lanterns red, wine green (idiom); feasting and pleasure-seeking
debauched and corrupt environment

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燈: dēng · lantern, lamp
紅: hóng · red, vermillion; blush, flush
酒: jiǔ · wine, spirits, liquor, alcoholic beverage
綠: lǜ · green; chlorine
灯: dēng · lantern, lamp
红: hóng · red, vermillion; blush, flush
绿: lǜ · green; chlorine

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1–2–3–4 · deng1 hong2 jiu3 lu:4

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dang1 hung4 zau2 luk6

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(idiomatic) scene or life of debauchery; feasting and revelry

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