批件

Mandarin · pinyin pī jiàn

Meanings

  1. approved document
  2. document with written instructions
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批
pī · comment, criticize; wholesale
件
jiàn · numerary adjunct for article; matter
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1–4 · pi1 jian4

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noun

  1. official, written reply to a subordinate body; approved document
  2. (Southern Min) letters, papers, printed matter, etc.
  3. (Southern Min) document with written instructions or comments

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