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稱心如意

简称心如意 · 繁稱心如意

Mandarin · pinyin chèn xīn rú yì

(idiom) after one's own heart; gratifying; satisfactory; everything one could wish

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心: xīn · heart; mind, intelligence; soul; 5th lunar mansion, determinative star α Scorpii (Antares)
如: rú · if, supposing; as if; like, as
意: yì · thought, idea, opinion; think
称: chēng · call; name, brand; address; say

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4–1–2–4 · chen4 xin1 ru2 yi4

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(idiomatic) satisfactory; to one's heart's content

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