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孑孑為義

简孑孑为义 · 繁孑孑為義

Mandarin · pinyin jié jié wéi yì

petty favors

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孑: jié · remaining, left-over; lonely
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为: wèi · do, handle, govern, act; be
义: yì · right conduct, righteousness

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2–2–2–4 · jie2 jie2 wei2 yi4

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