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The idiom 「蜂腰猿背」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
Thin waist and narrow back. Describes a person who is light and handsome.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
fēng yāo yuán bèi
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
fung1 yiu1 yun4 bui3
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