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扎扎實實

简扎扎实实 · 繁扎扎實實

Mandarin · pinyin zhā zha shí shí

firm
solid
reliable
real
practical

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扎: zhā · pull up; pierce; struggle free
實: shí · real, true, solid, honest
实: shí · real, true; honest, sincere

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1–5–2–2 · zha1 zha5 shi2 shi2

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zaat3 zaat3 sat6 sat6

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