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高視闊步

简高视阔步 · 繁高視闊步

Mandarin · pinyin gāo shì kuò bù

to strut about

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高: gāo · high, tall; lofty, elevated; Kangxi radical 189
視: Look up this written character
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步: bù · step, pace; walk, stroll
视: shì · look at, inspect, observe, see
阔: kuò · broad, ample, wide; be apart

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1–4–4–4 · gao1 shi4 kuo4 bu4

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gou1 si6 fut3 bou6

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(idiomatic) to carry oneself proudly; to strut; to prance

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