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全權大使

简全权大使 · 繁全權大使

Mandarin · pinyin quán quán dà shǐ

plenipotentiary ambassador

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全: quán · maintain, keep whole or intact
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大: dà · big, great, vast, large, high
使: shǐ · cause, send on a mission, order; envoy, messenger, ambassador
权: quán · power, right, authority

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2–2–4–3 · quan2 quan2 da4 shi3

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cyun4 kyun4 daai6 si3

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