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<v Speaker 3>Discoverling's journey to blend tradition with personal expression amidst the

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<v Speaker 3>tranquil courtyards of the Forbidden City during the ching Ming Festival.

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<v Speaker 1>Loun Joshua Ko Jungguo sain Zinsoudinsha chuanfhon Sin Sintriko Talaisunda

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<v Speaker 1>yokome yenjogoula, the shubaslu Juan zeljos ten zintiesh mis like

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<v Speaker 1>and fandling her tied upon your way jun My putin

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<v Speaker 1>Jazulishi yuzio, the gun did Lini ji Jida singing Santu

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<v Speaker 1>sand Tatada ting fach trun t jaa suches so ye

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<v Speaker 1>liu Shi bindu Jesisisu Ulysisi Shuliga Ilusha, tasil dudie Ja

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<v Speaker 1>si for yng and Jao truant Functionaliziba who shi senja

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<v Speaker 1>y joung Shoa da fund ship where shiglo Gwendayan songshi

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<v Speaker 1>yo moda Huai Yugu li ling Tada Ti da ling

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<v Speaker 1>semi Upi and her aunting the team yet yei nikrizan

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<v Speaker 1>ali jad tata Hua yalling Sili shall we found song

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<v Speaker 1>Tasilji didn't talk Tama jungle Idia, let you cho sanday

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<v Speaker 1>Anting yans Home Taan singsing tru Lija shall see you

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<v Speaker 1>now to do the diff Nini link in Sadel book

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<v Speaker 1>can jajo ing Je silly Julian pinting Salad Tabishan yan

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<v Speaker 1>Zin mean Sande turns into Santa Sinsha Susu So from

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<v Speaker 1>a door linty the Mutinga Sugata Trenton sh Lindy go

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<v Speaker 1>to your way like the tell la Atasia Jada Giflin

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<v Speaker 1>si Jun City bofen y Shi linking ting tooch dun

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<v Speaker 1>by how the Juti and her Sangho Zendandi shurly the

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<v Speaker 1>t tai Yangho singing Jansa Nli can shown Incision two

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<v Speaker 1>twin light a ning way gents Ipang momoji Chu Santai

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<v Speaker 1>singer Kayla Yoshi is in the buiwey yan Than tait

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<v Speaker 1>upon yo Yojishan kurd Lizi Hango sing Kadani jansor Lin

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<v Speaker 1>tadition shore such a holy yan Wushi lutan Ko Lindi

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<v Speaker 1>jung Yuhu pin La tay Shi da Chuan Hong pudinhi

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<v Speaker 1>Juna said Shi Jun Sinda Sensu Taki Daijazu sind, the

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<v Speaker 1>Jufutsu Shanweilai tong Shi Yzaje Tahlu shan Ja Dasiti Sushi

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<v Speaker 1>Yang gwan Hu shu Wai Fung ting Fu Linguei Suja

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<v Speaker 1>sindjung Chu malawait Ye ta Tanjaway, the show ya Ya

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<v Speaker 1>Huanbuli kating Ye Jung Jazu Gula Huan chung Tu Yuli

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<v Speaker 1>ju Gushi, the Dea shu yo Ui Sho man lung

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<v Speaker 1>Shi taija II, the wind Do Taryan su Jameishunin Shuntie.

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<v Speaker 3>Let's take another listen. Listen closely to any parts you

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<v Speaker 3>may have missed.

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<v Speaker 1>Long Jao shu hua Kai, the Shiha yag Guan Sa

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<v Speaker 1>Sa jin Chung, the jinso Wu ding Shah.

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<v Speaker 3>When the dragon claw trees bloom, some light cast its

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<v Speaker 3>glow on the golden rooftops of the forbidden city.

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<v Speaker 1>Churn Fu ting ting ChRI Ku da Lai Suna.

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<v Speaker 3>The spring breeze gently blows, bringing a touch of warmth.

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<v Speaker 1>Yo Kume Yenjigula, the Shiba Sao lu Huang huanzo do

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<v Speaker 1>Ziaolujau Tien.

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<v Speaker 3>Tourists stroll slowly along the ancient stone paths, exchanging stories

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<v Speaker 3>of their own experiences.

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<v Speaker 1>Tintye shi jing miing Ti naisu Yen found the Lingada

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<v Speaker 1>pon your way, jung my Busi Ujazuli shi yo jio

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<v Speaker 1>de gun Tie.

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<v Speaker 3>Today is ching Ming Festival, and Ling, along with her

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<v Speaker 3>friend Wai, is stepping into this historic palace.

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<v Speaker 1>Li Jijida ji min ti Shiziniensu sen.

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<v Speaker 3>Ling has always known that ching Ming Festival is a

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<v Speaker 3>day to commemorate ancestors.

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<v Speaker 1>Tade dad ying fish haunjun xiji chuent to.

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<v Speaker 3>Her family places great importance on this tradition jah.

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<v Speaker 1>Segisu ye liu shi lin du Jesisi su Yu Lisi

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<v Speaker 1>su shu Liga.

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<v Speaker 3>However, as the years have passed, Ling has felt somewhat

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<v Speaker 3>distanced from these customs.

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<v Speaker 1>Ylusha Tasili tuzie ja shifu Yena and jao chuantung Fu

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<v Speaker 1>Silai Jipa Hushi sun Jao Yi jung Shui da fun.

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<v Speaker 3>Sh Along the way, she wrestles with the decision of

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<v Speaker 3>whether to strictly follow traditional rituals or to find her

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<v Speaker 3>own way of expression.

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<v Speaker 1>Wai Shigolu guender Ye t sun shi yun yo Mo

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<v Speaker 1>the huay Yu.

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<v Speaker 3>Kuli ling Wei is an optimistic person, always encouraging Ling

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<v Speaker 3>with his humorous words.

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<v Speaker 1>Tada tji da ying temia yui pie an sind ting

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<v Speaker 1>ye yishi ni kri zen nli jao DAOs.

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<v Speaker 3>He jokes Ling, there's a very quiet courtyard ahead. Maybe

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<v Speaker 3>you can find your own rhythm there.

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<v Speaker 1>Tado hi ya nin sil chaoifon soo paseoji d'entho.

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<v Speaker 3>His words help to ease Ling's mind a little, and

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<v Speaker 3>she nods with a smile.

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<v Speaker 1>Tama juan guiza la da yi chou sendre an single YenS.

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<v Speaker 3>They turn a corner and arrive at a relatively quiet courtyard.

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<v Speaker 1>Jun tansin zin chulja Chao Lisi Senna ti doi.

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<v Speaker 3>The red walls stand silently, with less hustle and bustle

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<v Speaker 3>and a bit more tranquility.

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<v Speaker 1>Ning Tin sa Teo bokanja joy Li Zinchi sili jiuji

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<v Speaker 1>and pinzin sa La.

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<v Speaker 3>Ling pauses, taking in the scenery around her, and gradually

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<v Speaker 3>her heart becomes calm.

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<v Speaker 1>Papi Sha yen jing Mien sancheznzin zu singa susu su fo.

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<v Speaker 3>She closes her eyes imagining the figures of her ancestors,

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<v Speaker 3>her thoughts drifting with the wind.

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<v Speaker 1>Linsi the Muzinga Sugata chenton Shu Lindigu to Yui Lae de.

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<v Speaker 3>Tell La Ling remembers her mother telling her that tradition

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<v Speaker 3>is a bridge connecting the past and the future.

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<v Speaker 1>A tasio Jiao da jiufuli junsizi the yepuf.

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<v Speaker 3>She needs to find her part in this connection.

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<v Speaker 1>Yesh lin ting ting chu chu jun bej the jihu

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<v Speaker 1>ziendand surely Lasi de Zitai yang Hu Sinjingjenza Nali Gansho

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<v Speaker 1>Nisi shin chu Cha laid Annin.

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<v Speaker 3>So Ling gently takes out the prepared paper, money and incense,

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<v Speaker 3>setting up her simple altar, then stands there quietly feeling

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<v Speaker 3>the piece from deep within her heart.

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<v Speaker 1>Wei jen zay y Puan mo mojichi.

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<v Speaker 3>Wai stands beside her, offering silent support.

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<v Speaker 1>Syntai sing Khai La yoshi Ye send puy Yen Dantado

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<v Speaker 1>pung yo yoji shin khud Li Si.

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<v Speaker 3>Although he is cheerful and sometimes seems indifferent, he deeply

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<v Speaker 3>understands his friend.

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<v Speaker 1>Hangu Sing Khandan ni Jian sur Ling Tati shin Shu.

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<v Speaker 3>I'm glad to see you do this, Ling, he says softly.

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<v Speaker 1>Serjisu ho yili yen Wu shu U yen ko linji

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<v Speaker 1>jun yuehu phin La.

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<v Speaker 3>As the last wisp of smoke rises into the sky,

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<v Speaker 3>Ling feels a sense of peace.

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<v Speaker 1>Tai shi da chuang tong pujin shi Juna gun shi

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<v Speaker 1>jun Ni sind sen Su.

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<v Speaker 3>She realizes that tradition is not just an external obligation,

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<v Speaker 3>but an inner choice.

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<v Speaker 1>Takridaiji Zu Senda ju Fu sou seni lay tong shi

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<v Speaker 1>Ye Nunzaji Tao lu shan Chao Dao Sizi.

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<v Speaker 3>She can carry the blessings of her ancestors into the

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<v Speaker 3>future and at the same time find herself on this journey.

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<v Speaker 1>Sushi Yagua hu shi weifun sing Fu ling Wei shoja

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<v Speaker 1>sin jung chu Ma Lawisi.

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<v Speaker 3>The sun is gentle now and the breeze is light

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<v Speaker 3>as Ling smiles, her heart filled with comfort.

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<v Speaker 1>Tatien juwe this show ya ya Huambuli katin ye jung

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<v Speaker 1>lu Ja zu Gula Huan chang la tri y li Ju.

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<v Speaker 3>She takes Way's hand and they slowly leave the courtyard,

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<v Speaker 3>blending into the spring rhythm of the ancient imperial city.

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<v Speaker 1>Gushi didie shu yo u Yi Sho man lun de

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<v Speaker 1>sh taija I, the wundu Jamai shunning the Shinti.

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<v Speaker 3>The end of the story is like a hazy little poem,

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<v Speaker 3>carrying the warmth of love, quietly nurturing every moment of life.

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<v Speaker 2>Today's vocabulary words are coming up right after this commercial break.

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<v Speaker 2>Here are today's vocabulary words, first in Mandarin Chinese, then

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<v Speaker 2>in English.

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<v Speaker 1>Wak Ha, whak ha, wak ha, bloom, udin, uping utin, rooftops, zijin,

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<v Speaker 1>chang zijin, chang zijin, chang.

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<v Speaker 3>Forbidden city, chunful, chun full, chunful, breeze, susiazus zusia, ancestors, tentle, trentle,

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<v Speaker 3>trent hole, tradition, fund ship fund ship fund ship rituals

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<v Speaker 3>Yo more yo more Yo more humorous, King yea King, Yeah,

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<v Speaker 3>King Yeah, courtyard Nan thing ning sing nan thing, tranquility

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<v Speaker 3>see Thai see Thai, see Thai altar San hu shan

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<v Speaker 3>hu shan Hua incense, sya obligation, lie lie lie with

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<v Speaker 3>huang Chan huang Cha huang Chan imperial Hien now shin

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<v Speaker 3>no shien now, Hustle and bustle, Minsha meansha, minsha gestures.

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<v Speaker 1>Sushu Shu, Sushu, Saul Sushu.

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<v Speaker 3>Sifu, drift yu Li yu li yu li rhythm.

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<v Speaker 1>Lidia, lids yer, lid ye.

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<v Speaker 3>Comprehend Kaila kai la, kaila, cheerful, buoy wee yah boo

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<v Speaker 3>yuewey yea buoy wee yah indifferent, jezo gunde, jezu gunde,

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<v Speaker 3>jezu gunde, tapestry.

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<v Speaker 1>Manglo, munlo, munlo.

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<v Speaker 3>Hayes sEH sehe suhu nourishing, wait yea waits ye, wait

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<v Speaker 3>yea solace, jumbet, jumbe, jumbet, prepared, jah jau, jao claw, jiaoliu, jiaolo, jiaolio, exchange,

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<v Speaker 3>Shinja shinjaa shinja seeking.

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