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載歌載舞

简载歌载舞 · 繁載歌載舞

Mandarin · pinyin zài gē zài wǔ

singing and dancing (idiom); festive celebrations

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歌: gē · song, lyrics; sing, chant; praise
舞: wǔ · dance, posture, prance; brandish
载: zài · load; carry; transport, convey

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4–1–4–3 · zai4 ge1 zai4 wu3

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zoi3 go1 zoi3 mou5

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(idiomatic) singing and dancing; festive celebrations

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