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歌舞升平
gēwǔshēngpíng
1. lit. to celebrate peace with songs and dance (idiom)
2. fig. to make a show of happiness and prosperity

Character Breakdown

歌
gē
song, lyrics; to sing, to chant
HSK 2 14 丶
舞
wǔ
to dance; to brandish
HSK 2 14 丶
升
shēng
to advance; to arise; to hoist, to raise
HSK 5 4 丶
平
píng
flat, level, even; peaceful
HSK 3 5 丶

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