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擺事實講道理

简摆事实讲道理 · 繁擺事實講道理

Mandarin · pinyin bǎi shì shí jiǎng dào lǐ

present the facts and reason things out

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擺: Look up this written character
事: shì · affair, matter, business; to serve; accident, incident
實: shí · real, true, solid, honest
講: Look up this written character
道: dào · path, road, street; method, way
理: lǐ · reason, logic; manage
摆: bǎi · put, place; display; swing, sway
实: shí · real, true; honest, sincere
讲: jiǎng · explain; discuss; talk

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3–4–2–3–4–3 · bai3 shi4 shi2 jiang3 dao4 li3

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baai2 si6 sat6 gong2 dou6 lei5

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