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中國作協

简中国作协 · 繁中國作協

Mandarin · pinyin Zhōng guó Zuò Xié

China Writers Association (CWA) (abbr. for 中國作家協會 Zhōng guó Zuò jiā Xié huì)

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中: zhōng · central; center, middle; in the midst of; hit (target); attain
國: Look up this written character
作: zuò · make; work; compose, write; act, perform
協: Look up this written character
国: guó · nation, country, nation-state
协: xié · be united; cooperate

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1–2–4–2 · Zhong1 guo2 Zuo4 Xie2

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