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拖延戰術

简拖延战术 · 繁拖延戰術

Mandarin · pinyin tuō yán zhàn shù

delaying tactics
deliberate procrastination

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拖: tuō · drag, tow, haul; delay, prolong
延: yán · delay, postpone, defer
戰: Look up this written character
術: Look up this written character
战: zhàn · war, fighting, battle
术: shù · art, skill, special feat; method, technique

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1–2–4–4 · tuo1 yan2 zhan4 shu4

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