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躲清閑

简躲清闲 · 繁躲清閑

Mandarin · pinyin duǒ qīng xián

to avoid external disturbance in order to idle

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躲: duǒ · hide, secrete; avoid, escape
清: qīng · clear, pure, clean; peaceful
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闲: xián · fence, guard; defend; idle time

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3–1–2 · duo3 qing1 xian2

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