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指導者

简指导者 · 繁指導者

Mandarin · pinyin zhǐ dǎo zhě

coach; mentor; counselor; instructor; director; guide; conductor

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指: zhǐ · finger, toe; point, indicate
導: Look up this written character
者: zhě · that which; he who; those who
导: dǎo · direct, guide, lead, conduct

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3–3–3 · zhi3 dao3 zhe3

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