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徵友

简征友 · 繁徵友

Mandarin · pinyin zhēng yǒu

to seek new friends through personal ads, dating apps etc

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徵: zhǐ · zhēng · summon, recruit; musical note
友: yǒu · friend, companion; fraternity
征: zhēng · invade, attack, conquer

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1–3 · zheng1 you3

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