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瓊樓玉宇

简琼楼玉宇 · 繁瓊樓玉宇

Mandarin · pinyin qióng lóu yù yǔ

bejeweled jade palace (idiom); sumptuous dwelling

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玉: yù · jade, precious stone, gem
宇: yǔ · house; building, structure; eaves
琼: qióng · jade; rare, precious; elegant; (Cant.) to coagulate
楼: lóu · building of two or more stories

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2–2–4–3 · qiong2 lou2 yu4 yu3

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(Chinese mythology) the palace of the Moon
(idiomatic) splendid building

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