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臨場

简临场 · 繁臨場

Mandarin · pinyin lín chǎng

to be at the scene (sitting for an exam, performing, competing, giving directions etc)
firsthand (experience)
impromptu (remarks etc)

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臨: Look up this written character
場: chǎng · open space, field, market
临: lín · draw near, approach; descend
场: chǎng · open space, field, market

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2–3 · lin2 chang3

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verb

to be at the scene (such as in an exam, contest, game); to be on the spot; to be in the actual situation

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