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Mandarin · pinyin dǒng mén r

one who knows his business
professional
expert
au fait

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懂: dǒng · understand, comprehend
門: mén · gate, door, entrance, opening; Kangxi radical 169
兒: ér · son, child, oneself; final part
门: mén · gate, door, entrance, opening
儿: ér · son, child; Kangxi radical 10

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3–2–5 · dong3 men2 r5

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