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孤膽英雄

简孤胆英雄 · 繁孤膽英雄

Mandarin · pinyin gū dǎn yīng xióng

solitary hero
maverick

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孤: gū · orphan, fatherless; solitary
膽: Look up this written character
英: yīng · petal, flower, leaf; brave, a hero; England, English
雄: xióng · male of species; hero; manly
胆: dǎn · gall bladder; bravery, courage

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1–3–1–2 · gu1 dan3 ying1 xiong2

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gu1 daam2 jing1 hung4

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