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諮

简咨 · 谘 · 繁諮

Mandarin · pinyin zī#

(bound form) to consult; to seek advice; to take counsel

Mandarin · pinyin zī#

variant of 咨 zī

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咨: zī · inquire, consult, discuss; plan

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