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誇稱

简夸称 · 繁誇稱

Mandarin · pinyin kuā chēng

to praise
to acclaim
to commend
to compliment

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夸: kuā · extravagant, luxurious; handsome
称: chēng · call; name, brand; address; say

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1–1 · kua1 cheng1

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kwaa1 cing1

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