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證照

简证照 · 繁證照

Mandarin · pinyin zhèng zhào

license; permit
ID photo; passport photo

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照: zhào · shine, illumine, reflect
证: zhèng · prove, confirm, verify; proof

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4–4 · zheng4 zhao4

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noun

(abbreviation, alt-of) short for 證件／证件 (zhèngjiàn) + 執照／执照 (zhízhào): “professional certification; certificate”
synonym of 證件照 /证件照 (zhèngjiànzhào, “identification photo”)

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