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榮譽國民

简荣誉国民 · 繁榮譽國民

Mandarin · pinyin róng yù guó mín

(Tw) retired soldier; veteran

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民: mín · people, subjects, citizens
荣: róng · glory, honor; flourish, prosper
誉: yù · fame, reputation; praise
国: guó · nation, country, nation-state

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2–4–2–2 · rong2 yu4 guo2 min2

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noun

(Taiwan) veteran; ex-serviceperson

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