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棉襖

简棉袄 · 繁棉襖

Mandarin · pinyin mián ǎo

cotton-padded jacket

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棉: mián · cotton; cotton padded
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袄: ǎo · outer garments; coat, jacket

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2–3 · mian2 ao3

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noun

cotton-padded jacket
(neologism, derogatory, Internet slang) a supporter of Russian nationalism or the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine; a vatnik.
(neologism, derogatory, Internet slang, by extension) A Chinese nationalist who supports aggressive actions by China against Taiwan or China's geopolitical enemies.

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