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隱隱綽綽

简隐隐绰绰 · 繁隱隱綽綽

Mandarin · pinyin yǐn yǐn chuò chuò

faint; indistinct

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隐: yǐn · hide, conceal; hidden, secret
绰: chuò · graceful, delicate; spacious

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3–3–4–4 · yin3 yin3 chuo4 chuo4

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