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安全

Mandarin · pinyin ān quán

safe; secure
safety; security

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安: ān · peaceful, tranquil, quiet
全: quán · maintain, keep whole or intact

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1–2 · an1 quan2

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on1 cyun4

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adj

safe; secure
(neologism, humorous, of a person) unattractive; ugly

noun

safety; security

verb

(Classical) to keep in good repair; to maintain; to save from damage; to preserve

name

(～村) Anquan (a village in Wulipu, Shayang, Jingmen, Hubei, China)
(～村) Anquan (a village in Xinying, Lingao, Hainan, China)

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