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勤儉建國

简勤俭建国 · 繁勤儉建國

Mandarin · pinyin qín jiǎn jiàn guó

to build up the country through thrift and hard work

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勤: qín · industrious, diligent, attentive
儉: Look up this written character
建: jiàn · build, establish, erect, found
國: Look up this written character
俭: jiǎn · temperate, frugal, economical
国: guó · nation, country, nation-state

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2–3–4–2 · qin2 jian3 jian4 guo2

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kan4 gim6 gin3 gwok3

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(idiomatic) to build up a country through diligence and thrift

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