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陽謀

简阳谋 · 繁陽謀

Mandarin · pinyin yáng móu

to conspire openly
overt plot

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陽: yáng · the active, male principle in Chinese philosophy (yang); light; sun
謀: Look up this written character
阳: yáng · 'male' principle; light; sun
谋: móu · plan, scheme; stratagem

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2–2 · yang2 mou2

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noun

an open conspiracy; an overt scheme; a trick that isn't going to hide

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