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陽光明媚

简阳光明媚 · 繁陽光明媚

Mandarin · pinyin yáng guāng míng mèi

the sun shines brightly (idiom)

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陽: yáng · the active, male principle in Chinese philosophy (yang); light; sun
光: guāng · light, brilliant, shine; only
明: míng · bright, light, brilliant; clear
媚: mèi · charming, attractive; flatter
阳: yáng · 'male' principle; light; sun

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2–1–2–4 · yang2 guang1 ming2 mei4

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(idiomatic) the sun shines brightly; sunny

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