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保守主義

简保守主义 · 繁保守主義

Mandarin · pinyin bǎo shǒu zhǔ yì

conservatism

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保: bǎo · protect, safeguard, defend, care
守: shǒu · defend, protect, guard, conserve
主: zhǔ · master, chief owner; host; lord
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义: yì · right conduct, righteousness

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3–3–3–4 · bao3 shou3 zhu3 yi4

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conservatism

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