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珠聯璧合

简珠联璧合 · 繁珠聯璧合

Mandarin · pinyin zhū lián bì hé

string of pearl and jade (idiom); ideal combination
perfect pair

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珠: zhū · precious stone, gem, jewel, pearl
聯: Look up this written character
璧: bì · piece of jade with hole in it
合: hé · combine, unite, join; gather
联: lián · connect, join; associate, ally

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1–2–4–2 · zhu1 lian2 bi4 he2

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zyu1 lyun4 bik1 hap6

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(idiomatic) perfect pair; happy combination

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