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則個

简则个 · 繁則個

Mandarin · pinyin zé gè

(old sentence-final expression used for emphasis)

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個: gè · numerary adjunct, piece; single
则: zé · rule, law, regulation; grades
个: gè · numerary adjunct, piece; single

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2–4 · ze2 ge4

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