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仗義疏財

简仗义疏财 · 繁仗義疏財

Mandarin · pinyin zhàng yì shū cái

to help the needy for justice (idiom); to be loyal to one's friends and generous to the needy

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仗: zhàng · rely upon; protector; fight; war, weaponry
義: Look up this written character
疏: shū · neglect; careless, lax
財: Look up this written character
义: yì · right conduct, righteousness
财: cái · wealth, valuables, riches

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4–4–1–2 · zhang4 yi4 shu1 cai2

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zoeng6 ji6 so1 coi4

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(idiomatic) to be generous in aiding the needy; to give money for a righteous cause

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