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秋高氣爽

简秋高气爽 · 繁秋高氣爽

Mandarin · pinyin qiū gāo qì shuǎng

clear and refreshing autumn weather

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秋: qiū · autumn, fall; year
高: gāo · high, tall; lofty, elevated; Kangxi radical 189
氣: qì · air, gas, steam, vapor; spirit
爽: shuǎng · happy, cheerful; refreshing
气: qì · steam, vapor; Kangxi radical 84

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1–1–4–3 · qiu1 gao1 qi4 shuang3

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cau1 gou1 hei3 song2

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(idiomatic) the autumn sky is clear and the air is crisp

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