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賀歲

简贺岁 · 繁賀歲

Mandarin · pinyin hè suì

to extend New Year's greetings
to pay a New Year's visit

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歲: suì · year; age; harvest
贺: hè · congratulate; send present
岁: suì · year; age; harvest

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4–4 · he4 sui4

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ho6 seoi3

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verb

to exchange New Year's greetings

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