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勵志哥

简励志哥 · 繁勵志哥

Mandarin · pinyin lì zhì gē

(coll.) a guy who is admired for having overcome challenges to achieve success

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志: zhì · purpose, will, determination; annals
哥: gē · elder brother
励: lì · strive; encourage

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4–4–1 · li4 zhi4 ge1

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lai6 zi3 go1

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