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尊老愛幼

简尊老爱幼 · 繁尊老愛幼

Mandarin · pinyin zūn lǎo ài yòu

respect the old and cherish the young

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尊: zūn · respect, revere, venerate; honor
老: lǎo · old, aged; experienced; Kangxi radical 125
愛: ài · love, be fond of, like
幼: yòu · infant, young child; immature
爱: ài · love, be fond of, like

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1–3–4–4 · zun1 lao3 ai4 you4

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zyun1 lou5 oi3 jau3

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