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背書

简背书 · 繁背書

Mandarin · pinyin bèi shū

to recite (a text) from memory; to learn a text by heart
to back; to endorse (a political candidate, product, check etc)
backing; endorsement

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背: bèi · back; back side; behind; betray
書: Look up this written character
书: shū · book, letter, document; writings

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4–1 · bei4 shu1

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bui6 syu1

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verb · Etymology 1

(intransitive, verb-object) to recite texts

verb · Etymology 2

(intransitive) to endorse (a cheque); to back (a bill)
(figurative) to endorse; to support

noun · Etymology 2

(intransitive) endorsement

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