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宴

ㄧㄢ ˋ

yàn

feast
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  • 宴
    ㄧㄢ ˋ

    yàn

    feast

    • 宀
      ㄇㄧㄢ ˊ

      mián

      roof

    • 妟
      ㄧㄢ ˋ

      yàn

      • 日
        ㄖ ˋ

        rì

        sun

      • 女
        ㄋㄩ ˇ

        nǚ

        woman

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Man[y an]niversaries, John prepares dinner for the WOMAN he loves. They <feast> on the ROOF at SUNset.
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