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敵特分子

简敌特分子 · 繁敵特分子

Mandarin · pinyin dí tè fèn zǐ

enemy agent; spy (esp. from a hostile foreign power)

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敵: Look up this written character
特: tè · special, unique, distinguished
分: fēn · divide; small unit of time etc.
子: zǐ · offspring, child; fruit, seed of; first earthly branch
敌: dí · enemy, foe, rival; resist

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2–4–4–3 · di2 te4 fen4 zi3

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