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神采奕奕

Mandarin · pinyin shén cǎi yì yì

in glowing spirits (idiom); bursting with life
radiating health and vigor

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神: shén · spirit, god, supernatural being
采: cǎi · collect, gather; pick, pluck
奕: yì · in sequence, orderly; abundant

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2–3–4–4 · shen2 cai3 yi4 yi4

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(idiomatic) glowing with health and radiating vigor

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