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參贊

简参赞 · 繁參贊

Mandarin · pinyin cān zàn

to participate in deliberations and offer advice
(diplomatic rank) attaché; counselor

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参: cān · take part in, intervene; ginseng; 21st lunar mansion, determinative star ζ Orionis (Alnitak)
赞: zàn · help, support, assist, aid

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noun

(politics) counsellor; councillor; attaché; diplomatic officer

verb

(literary, historical) to act as an adviser

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