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錦心繡口

简锦心绣口 · 繁錦心繡口

Mandarin · pinyin jǐn xīn xiù kǒu

(of writing) elegant and ornate

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錦: Look up this written character
心: xīn · heart; mind, intelligence; soul; 5th lunar mansion, determinative star α Scorpii (Antares)
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口: kǒu · mouth; open end; entrance, gate
锦: jǐn · brocade, tapestry; embroidered
绣: xiù · embroider; embroidery; ornament

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3–1–4–3 · jin3 xin1 xiu4 kou3

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