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简纵横 · 繁縱橫

Mandarin · pinyin zòng héng

lit. warp and weft in weaving; vertically and horizontal
length and breadth
criss-crossed
able to move unhindered
abbr. for 合縱連橫 Hé zòng Lián héng, School of Diplomacy during the Warring States Period (475-221 BC)

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纵: zòng · indulge in, give free reign to
横: héng · across

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