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養尊處優

简养尊处优 · 繁養尊處優

Mandarin · pinyin yǎng zūn chǔ yōu

to live like a prince (idiom)

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養: yǎng · raise, rear, bring up; support
尊: zūn · respect, revere, venerate; honor
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养: yǎng · raise, rear, bring up; support
处: chù · place, locale; department
优: yōu · superior, excellent; actor

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3–1–3–1 · yang3 zun1 chu3 you1

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joeng5 zyun1 cyu5 jau1

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(idiomatic) to live one's whole life in opulence and enjoying high social status

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