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趨吉避凶

简趋吉避凶 · 繁趨吉避凶

Mandarin · pinyin qū jí bì xiōng

to seek luck and avoid calamity (idiom)

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吉: jí · lucky, propitious, good
避: bì · avoid; turn aside; escape; hide
凶: xiōng · culprit; murder; bad, sad
趋: qū · hasten, hurry; be attracted to

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1–2–4–1 · qu1 ji2 bi4 xiong1

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

ceoi1 gat1 bei6 hung1

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(idiomatic) to seek good fortune and avoid disasters

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