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現世寶

简现世宝 · 繁現世寶

Mandarin · pinyin xiàn shì bǎo

good-for-nothing
fool

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現: xiàn · appear, manifest, become visible
世: shì · generation; world; era
寶: Look up this written character
现: xiàn · appear, manifest, become visible
宝: bǎo · treasure, jewel; precious, rare

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4–4–3 · xian4 shi4 bao3

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jin6 sai3 bou2

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