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演

ㄧㄢ ˇ

yǎn

perform
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  • 演
    ㄧㄢ ˇ

    yǎn

    perform

    • 氵
      ㄕㄨㄟ ˙

      shui

      water

    • 寅
      ㄧㄣ ˊ

      yín

      tiger

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Respect to the tigers performance on the water
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