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仁言利博

Mandarin · pinyin rén yán lì bó

Words of benevolence apply universally (idiom). Humanitarian expressions benefit all.

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仁: rén · humaneness, benevolence, kindness
言: yán · words, speech; speak, say; Kangxi radical 149
利: lì · gains, advantage, profit, merit
博: bó · gamble, play games; wide, broad

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2–2–4–2 · ren2 yan2 li4 bo2

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jan4 jin4 lei6 bok3

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