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平心而論

简平心而论 · 繁平心而論

Mandarin · pinyin píng xīn ér lùn

(idiom) in all fairness; objectively speaking

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平: píng · flat, level, even; peaceful
心: xīn · heart; mind, intelligence; soul; 5th lunar mansion, determinative star α Scorpii (Antares)
而: ér · and; and then; and yet; but; Kangxi radical 126
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论: lùn · debate; discuss; discourse

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2–1–2–4 · ping2 xin1 er2 lun4

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ping4 sam1 ji4 leon6

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(idiomatic) objectively speaking

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