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姦雄

简奸雄 · 繁姦雄

Mandarin · pinyin jiān xióng

person who seeks advancement by any means
career climber
unscrupulous careerist

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雄: xióng · male of species; hero; manly
奸: jiān · crafty, villainous, false

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1–2 · jian1 xiong2

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