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(idiom) pitiable; sweet, innocent and vulnerable

楚楚可怜
chǔ chǔ kě lián
ch+ǔ·3rd tonech+ǔ·3rd tonek+ě·3rd tonel+ián·2nd tone
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
adorable · cute · lovely可爱kě àilit. like a little bird relying on people (idiom) · fig. cute and helpless-looking小鸟依人xiǎo niǎo yī rén
Antonyms
(idiom) to feel intimidated望而生畏wàng ér shēng wèimake one sick · nauseating · revolting · disgusting · mawkish令人作呕lìng rén zuò ǒu
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