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狗膽包天

简狗胆包天 · 繁狗膽包天

Mandarin · pinyin gǒu dǎn bāo tiān

extremely daring (idiom)
foolhardy

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狗: gǒu · dog, Canis familiaris
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包: bāo · wrap, pack, bundle; package
天: tiān · sky, heaven; god, celestial
胆: dǎn · gall bladder; bravery, courage

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3–3–1–1 · gou3 dan3 bao1 tian1

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gau2 daam2 baau1 tin1

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