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興高彩烈

简兴高彩烈 · 繁興高彩烈

Mandarin · pinyin xìng gāo cǎi liè

variant of 興高采烈 xìng gāo cǎi liè

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興: xìng · thrive, prosper, flourish
高: gāo · high, tall; lofty, elevated; Kangxi radical 189
彩: cǎi · hue, color; variegated colors
烈: liè · fiery, violent, vehement, ardent
兴: xìng · thrive, prosper, flourish

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4–1–3–4 · xing4 gao1 cai3 lie4

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