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中國文聯

简中国文联 · 繁中國文聯

Mandarin · pinyin Zhōng guó wén lián

abbr. for 中國文學藝術界聯合會, China Federation of Literary and Art Circles (CFLAC)

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中: zhōng · central; center, middle; in the midst of; hit (target); attain
國: Look up this written character
文: wén · literature, culture, writing
聯: Look up this written character
国: guó · nation, country, nation-state
联: lián · connect, join; associate, ally

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1–2–2–2 · Zhong1 guo2 wen2 lian2

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