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見習

简见习 · 繁見習

Mandarin · pinyin jiàn xí

to learn on the job
to be on probation

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見: jiàn · see, observe, behold; perceive; Kangxi radical 147
習: xí · practice; flapping wings
见: jiàn · see, observe, behold; perceive
习: xí · practice; flapping wings

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4–2 · jian4 xi2

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gin3 zaap6

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verb

to learn on the job; to be on probation; to undertake a traineeship or internship

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