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廉

Mandarin · pinyin lián#

incorruptible
honest
inexpensive
to investigate (old)
side wall of a traditional Chinese house (old)

Mandarin · pinyin Lián#

surname Lian

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廉: lián · upright, honorable, honest

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clean; incorruptible; honorable; honest
inexpensive
a surname

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