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甘言蜜語

简甘言蜜语 · 繁甘言蜜語

Mandarin · pinyin gān yán mì yǔ

see 甜言蜜語 tián yán mì yǔ

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甘: gān · sweetness; sweet, tasty
言: yán · words, speech; speak, say; Kangxi radical 149
蜜: mì · honey; sweet; nectar
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语: yǔ · language, words; saying, expression

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1–2–4–3 · gan1 yan2 mi4 yu3

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gam1 jin4 mat6 jyu5

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