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尊賢愛物

简尊贤爱物 · 繁尊賢愛物

Mandarin · pinyin zūn xián ài wù

to honor the wise and love the people
respecting noble talent while protecting the common people

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尊: zūn · respect, revere, venerate; honor
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愛: ài · love, be fond of, like
物: wù · thing, substance, creature
贤: xián · virtuous, worthy, good; able
爱: ài · love, be fond of, like

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1–2–4–4 · zun1 xian2 ai4 wu4

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zyun1 jin4 oi3 mat6

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