壯士

简 壮士 · 繁 壯士
Mandarin · pinyin zhuàng shì

Meanings

  1. hero
  2. fighter
  3. brave strong guy
  4. warrior (in armor)
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壯
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士
shì · scholar, gentleman; soldier
壮
zhuàng · big, large; robust; name of tribe
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4–4 · zhuang4 shi4

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zong3 si6

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noun

  1. heroic person; warrior

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