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===Four-character phrases=== | ===Four-character phrases=== | ||
Hlou, like Chinese, has "4-character phrases". They sometimes extend to 6-character phrases by using the Burns stanza. | Hlou, like Chinese, has "4-character phrases". They sometimes extend to 6-character phrases by using the Burns stanza. | ||
*''Ntzuh Vöhn Schrau Ndob (schnäub hös)'' 'the best laid schemes of mice and men (aft gang agley)' (lit. schemes of mouse and plans of man) | *''Ntzuh Vöhn Schrau Ndob (schnäub hös)'' 'the best laid schemes of mice and men (aft gang agley)' (lit. schemes of mouse and plans of man often fail) | ||
*''Ndleiß Beig Gluhn Schnoh'' 'opulent luxury' (lit. pure gold, gem, carmine, spice) | *''Ndleiß Beig Gluhn Schnoh'' 'opulent luxury' (lit. pure gold, gem, carmine, spice) | ||