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批示

Mandarin · pinyin pī shì

to write comments on a report submitted by a subordinate
written comments from a superior

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批: pī · comment, criticize; wholesale
示: shì · show, manifest; demonstrate; Kangxi radical 113

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1–4 · pi1 shi4

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

pai1 si6

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verb

to make comments and criticisms (to an inferior from a superior, regarding a submitted report)

noun

written comments (from a superior to an inferior, regarding a submitted report)
(Macau) a type of short legislation issued by the chief executive and principal officials

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