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慈藹

简慈蔼 · 繁慈藹

Mandarin · pinyin cí ǎi

(of demeanor or expression) kindly; benevolent

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慈: cí · kind, charitable, benevolent
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蔼: ǎi · lush; affable, friendly

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2–3 · ci2 ai3

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