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勉勉強強

简勉勉强强 · 繁勉勉強強

Mandarin · pinyin miǎn miǎn qiǎng qiǎng

to achieve with difficulty
only just up to the task
barely adequate

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勉: miǎn · endeavor, make effort; urge
強: qiáng · strong, powerful, energetic
强: qiáng · strong, powerful, energetic

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3–3–3–3 · mian3 mian3 qiang3 qiang3

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