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聖靈降臨

简圣灵降临 · 繁聖靈降臨

Mandarin · pinyin Shèng líng jiàng lín

Pentecost

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降: jiàng · descend, fall, drop; lower, down
臨: Look up this written character
圣: shèng · holy, sacred
灵: líng · spirit, soul; spiritual world
临: lín · draw near, approach; descend

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4–2–4–2 · Sheng4 ling2 jiang4 lin2

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