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反動分子

简反动分子 · 繁反動分子

Mandarin · pinyin fǎn dòng fèn zǐ

reactionaries; reactionary elements

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反: fǎn · reverse, opposite, contrary, anti
動: dòng · move, happen; movement, action
分: fēn · divide; small unit of time etc.
子: zǐ · offspring, child; fruit, seed of; first earthly branch
动: dòng · move, happen; movement, action

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3–4–4–3 · fan3 dong4 fen4 zi3

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