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紈褲子弟

简纨裤子弟 · 繁紈褲子弟

Mandarin · pinyin wán kù zǐ dì

variant of 紈絝子弟 wán kù zǐ dì

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子: zǐ · offspring, child; fruit, seed of; first earthly branch
弟: dì · young brother; junior; I, me
纨: wán · white silk, fine silk; gauze
裤: kù · trousers, pants

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2–4–3–4 · wan2 ku4 zi3 di4

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