xiāng xiāo yù yǔndictionary entry
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(idiom) (of a beautiful woman) to die; to pass away
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香消玉殞 香消玉殒 [xiang1 xiao1 yu4 yun3] /(idiom) (of a beautiful woman) to die; to pass away/

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香消玉殒
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