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獻寶

简献宝 · 繁獻寶

Mandarin · pinyin xiàn bǎo

to present a treasure
to offer a valuable piece of advice
to show off what one treasures

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献: xiàn · offer, present; show, display
宝: bǎo · treasure, jewel; precious, rare

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4–3 · xian4 bao3

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hin3 bou2

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