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中國化

简中国化 · 繁中國化

Mandarin · pinyin Zhōng guó huà

to sinicize
to take on Chinese characteristics

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中: zhōng · central; center, middle; in the midst of; hit (target); attain
國: Look up this written character
化: huà · change, convert, reform; -ize
国: guó · nation, country, nation-state

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1–2–4 · Zhong1 guo2 hua4

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verb

to sinicize

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