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魂牽夢繞

简魂牵梦绕 · 繁魂牽夢繞

Mandarin · pinyin hún qiān mèng rào

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魂: hún · soul, spirit
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牵: qiān · drag, pull, lead by hand
梦: mèng · dream; visionary; wishful
绕: rào · entwine; wind around; surround

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2–1–4–4 · hun2 qian1 meng4 rao4

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