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保護傘

简保护伞 · 繁保護傘

Mandarin · pinyin bǎo hù sǎn

protective umbrella
fig. person affording protection (esp. corrupt)

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保: bǎo · protect, safeguard, defend, care
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傘: sǎn · umbrella, parasol, parachute
护: hù · protect, guard, defend, shelter
伞: sǎn · umbrella, parasol, parachute

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3–4–3 · bao3 hu4 san3

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noun

(figurative, usually derogatory) protective force or influence; umbrella

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