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鬱鬱蔥蔥

简郁郁葱葱 · 繁鬱鬱蔥蔥

Mandarin · pinyin yù yù cōng cōng

(idiom) (of plants) verdant; lush

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郁: yù · sweet smelling, rich in aroma; (Cant.) to move, hit
葱: cōng · scallions, leeks, green onions

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4–4–1–1 · yu4 yu4 cong1 cong1

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wat1 wat1 cung1 cung1

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adj

lush and green; verdant

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