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珠圓玉潤

简珠圆玉润 · 繁珠圓玉潤

Mandarin · pinyin zhū yuán yù rùn

lit. as round as pearls and as smooth as jade (idiom)
fig. elegant and polished (of singing or writing)

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珠: zhū · precious stone, gem, jewel, pearl
圓: yuán · circle; round, circular; complete
玉: yù · jade, precious stone, gem
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圆: yuán · circle; round, circular; complete
润: rùn · soft, moist; sleek; freshen

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1–2–4–4 · zhu1 yuan2 yu4 run4

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(idiomatic) round as pearls and smooth as jade; excellent singing; polished writing

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