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久經考驗

简久经考验 · 繁久經考驗

Mandarin · pinyin jiǔ jīng kǎo yàn

well tested over a long period of time (idiom)
seasoned

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久: jiǔ · long time (ago); time passage, grow late
經: Look up this written character
考: kǎo · examine, test; investigate
驗: Look up this written character
经: jīng · classic works; pass through
验: yàn · test, examine, inspect; verify

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3–1–3–4 · jiu3 jing1 kao3 yan4

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gau2 ging1 haau2 jim6

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