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驚羨

简惊羡 · 繁驚羨

Mandarin · pinyin jīng xiàn

to marvel at

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惊: jīng · frighten, surprise, startle
羡: xiàn · envy, admire; praise; covet

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1–4 · jing1 xian4

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