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璀璨奪目

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Mandarin · pinyin cuǐ càn duó mù

dazzling (idiom)

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璀: cuǐ · lustre of gems; glitter; shine
璨: càn · gems; luster of gems; lustrous
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目: mù · eye; look, see; division, topic; Kangxi radical 109
夺: duó · take by force, rob, snatch

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3–4–2–4 · cui3 can4 duo2 mu4

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ceoi1 caan3 dyut6 muk6

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