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泣諫

简泣谏 · 繁泣諫

Mandarin · pinyin qì jiàn

to counsel a superior in tears indicating absolute sincerity

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泣: qì · cry, sob, weep
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谏: jiàn · remonstrate, admonish

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4–4 · qi4 jian4

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jap1 gaan3

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