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草裙舞

Mandarin · pinyin cǎo qún wǔ

hula

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草: cǎo · grass, straw, thatch, herbs
裙: qún · skirt, apron, petticoat
舞: wǔ · dance, posture, prance; brandish

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3–2–3 · cao3 qun2 wu3

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noun

hula (dance)
(Hong Kong Cantonese) the act of attempting to have a raise in pay or a promotion, by implying jumping ship or quitting

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