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優績主義

简优绩主义 · 繁優績主義

Mandarin · pinyin yōu jì zhǔ yì

meritocracy

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主: zhǔ · master, chief owner; host; lord
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优: yōu · superior, excellent; actor
绩: jì · spin; achievements
义: yì · right conduct, righteousness

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1–4–3–4 · you1 ji4 zhu3 yi4

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