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實力主義

简实力主义 · 繁實力主義

Mandarin · pinyin shí lì zhǔ yì

meritocracy

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實: shí · real, true, solid, honest
力: lì · power, capability, influence; Kangxi radical 19
主: zhǔ · master, chief owner; host; lord
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实: shí · real, true; honest, sincere
义: yì · right conduct, righteousness

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2–4–3–4 · shi2 li4 zhu3 yi4

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