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愛國如家

简爱国如家 · 繁愛國如家

Mandarin · pinyin ài guó rú jiā

to love one's country as one's own family (praise for a virtuous ruler)

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愛: ài · love, be fond of, like
國: Look up this written character
如: rú · if, supposing; as if; like, as
家: jiā · house, home, residence; family
爱: ài · love, be fond of, like
国: guó · nation, country, nation-state

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4–2–2–1 · ai4 guo2 ru2 jia1

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oi3 gwok3 jyu4 gaa1

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