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穿著講究

简穿着讲究 · 繁穿著講究

Mandarin · pinyin chuān zhuó jiǎng jiu

smart clothes
particular about one's dress

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穿: chuān · penetrate, pierce, drill; wear
著: zhù · zhe · manifest; (Cant.) to wear
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究: jiū · examine, investigate
着: zhe · make move, take action
讲: jiǎng · explain; discuss; talk

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1–2–3–5 · chuan1 zhuo2 jiang3 jiu5

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