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分權制衡

简分权制衡 · 繁分權制衡

Mandarin · pinyin fēn quán zhì héng

separation of powers for checks and balances

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分: fēn · divide; small unit of time etc.
權: Look up this written character
制: zhì · system; establish; overpower
衡: héng · measure, weigh, judge, consider
权: quán · power, right, authority

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1–2–4–2 · fen1 quan2 zhi4 heng2

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fan1 kyun4 zai3 hang4

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