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政治經濟學

简政治经济学 · 繁政治經濟學

Mandarin · pinyin zhèng zhì jīng jì xué

political economy

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政: zhèng · government, political affairs
治: zhì · govern, regulate, administer
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學: xué · learning, knowledge; school
经: jīng · classic works; pass through
济: jì · help, aid, relieve; ferry, cross
学: xué · learning, knowledge; school

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4–4–1–4–2 · zheng4 zhi4 jing1 ji4 xue2

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noun

(economics, politics) political economy

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