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驕陽似火

简骄阳似火 · 繁驕陽似火

Mandarin · pinyin jiāo yáng sì huǒ

the sun shines fiercely

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驕: Look up this written character
陽: yáng · the active, male principle in Chinese philosophy (yang); light; sun
似: sì · resemble, similar to; as if, seem
火: huǒ · fire, flame; burn; anger, rage
骄: jiāo · spirited horse; haughty
阳: yáng · 'male' principle; light; sun

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1–2–4–3 · jiao1 yang2 si4 huo3

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