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特派員

简特派员 · 繁特派員

Mandarin · pinyin tè pài yuán

special correspondent
sb dispatched on a mission
special commissioner

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特: tè · special, unique, distinguished
派: pài · school of thought, sect, branch
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员: yuán · member; personnel, staff member

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4–4–2 · te4 pai4 yuan2

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noun

special correspondent; special commissioner

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