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得誌

简得志 · 繁得誌

Mandarin · pinyin dé zhì

to accomplish one's ambition
a dream come true
to enjoy success

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得: dé · obtain, get, gain, acquire
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志: zhì · purpose, will, determination; annals

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2–4 · de2 zhi4

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