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紅顏知己

简红颜知己 · 繁紅顏知己

Mandarin · pinyin hóng yán zhī jǐ

close female friend
confidante

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紅: hóng · red, vermillion; blush, flush
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知: zhī · know, perceive, comprehend
己: jǐ · self, oneself; personal, private; 6th heavenly stem
红: hóng · red, vermillion; blush, flush
颜: yán · face, facial appearance

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2–2–1–3 · hong2 yan2 zhi1 ji3

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hung4 ngaan4 zi1 gei2

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