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雕欄玉砌

简雕栏玉砌 · 繁雕欄玉砌

Mandarin · pinyin diāo lán yù qì

(lit.) carved railings and jade steps (idiom)
(fig.) richly ornamented (building)

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雕: diāo · engrave, inlay, carve; exhaust; (same as 鵰) an eagle, vulture
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玉: yù · jade, precious stone, gem
砌: qì · to build, pile up; stone steps, brick walk
栏: lán · railing, balustrade; animal pen

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1–2–4–4 · diao1 lan2 yu4 qi4

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