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牛衣對泣

简牛衣对泣 · 繁牛衣對泣

Mandarin · pinyin niú yī duì qì

couple living in destitute misery (idiom)

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牛: niú · cow, ox, bull; Kangxi radical 93; 9th lunar mansion, determinative star β Capricorni (Dabih)
衣: yī · clothes, clothing; cover, skin; Kangxi radical 145
對: duì · correct, right; facing, opposed
泣: qì · cry, sob, weep
对: duì · correct, right; facing, opposed

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2–1–4–4 · niu2 yi1 dui4 qi4

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ngau4 ji1 deoi3 jap1

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