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紅客

简红客 · 繁紅客

Mandarin · pinyin hóng kè

"honker", Chinese hacker motivated by patriotism, using one's skills to protect domestic networks and work in national interest

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紅: hóng · red, vermillion; blush, flush
客: kè · guest, traveller; customer
红: hóng · red, vermillion; blush, flush

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2–4 · hong2 ke4

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noun

(computing, slang) hacker who is patriotic towards the PRC

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