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陳規舊習

简陈规旧习 · 繁陳規舊習

Mandarin · pinyin chén guī jiù xí

old rules and customs

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習: xí · practice; flapping wings
陈: chén · exhibit, display; plead; a surname
规: guī · rules, regulations, customs, law
旧: jiù · old, ancient; former, past
习: xí · practice; flapping wings

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2–1–4–2 · chen2 gui1 jiu4 xi2

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can4 kwai1 gau6 zaap6

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