公舉

简 公举 · 繁 公舉
Mandarin · pinyin gōng jǔ

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  1. public election
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公
gōng · fair, equitable; public; duke
舉
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举
jǔ · raise, lift up; recommend
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1–3 · gong1 ju3

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verb · Etymology 1

  1. to elect publicly

noun · Etymology 2

  1. (neologism, slang, cute-sounding) princess (young girl or woman considered vain, spoiled or selfish)

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