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扎實

简扎实 · 繁扎實

Mandarin · pinyin zhā shi

strong
solid
sturdy
firm
practical

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扎: zhā · pull up; pierce; struggle free
實: shí · real, true, solid, honest
实: shí · real, true; honest, sincere

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1–5 · zha1 shi5

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

zaat3 sat6

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adj

(of packaging, etc.) tightly secured; sturdy
(figurative, of a foundation, completed task, etc.) solid; sound; reliable

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