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評

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Mandarin · pinyin píng

to discuss
to comment
to criticize
to judge
to choose (by public appraisal)

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评: píng · appraise, criticize, evaluate

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2 · ping2

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ping4

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to comment on; to discuss; to debate
(law, business) to judge; to appraise
comment; commentary; appraisal

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