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以正視聽

简以正视听 · 繁以正視聽

Mandarin · pinyin yǐ zhèng shì tīng

(idiom) in order to set the record straight; to clarify matters for the public

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以: yǐ · by means of; thereby, therefore; consider as; in order to
正: zhèng · right, proper, correct
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聽: tīng · hear, listen; understand; obey
视: shì · look at, inspect, observe, see
听: tīng · hear; understand; obey, comply

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3–4–4–1 · yi3 zheng4 shi4 ting1

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(in order) to ensure a correct understanding of the facts

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