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英雄救美

Mandarin · pinyin yīng xióng jiù měi

heroic rescue of a damsel in distress

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英: yīng · petal, flower, leaf; brave, a hero; England, English
雄: xióng · male of species; hero; manly
救: jiù · save, rescue, relieve; help, aid
美: měi · beautiful, pretty; pleasing

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1–2–4–3 · ying1 xiong2 jiu4 mei3

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(idiomatic) a (male) hero saves a damsel in distress

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