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建議

简建议 · 繁建議

Mandarin · pinyin jiàn yì

to propose; to suggest; to recommend
proposal; suggestion; recommendation (Classifier: 點 diǎn)

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建: jiàn · build, establish, erect, found
議: Look up this written character
议: yì · consult, talk over, discuss

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4–4 · jian4 yi4

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

gin3 ji5

Cantonese word readings for 建議. This lexicon supplies readings, not definitions.

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verb

to suggest; to recommend; to propose; to advise

noun

suggestion; recommendation; proposal; advice (Classifier: 條／条; 項／项)

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