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遊山玩水

简游山玩水 · 繁遊山玩水

Mandarin · pinyin yóu shān wán shuǐ

to go on a scenic tour

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遊: yóu · wander, roam, travel
山: shān · mountain, hill, peak
玩: wán · play with, joke, enjoy
水: shuǐ · water, liquid, lotion, juice
游: yóu · to swim; float, drift; wander, roam

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2–1–2–3 · you2 shan1 wan2 shui3

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jau4 saan1 wun6 seoi2

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(idiomatic) to tour the scenic spots; to travel through nature

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