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流氓軟件

简流氓软件 · 繁流氓軟件

Mandarin · pinyin liú máng ruǎn jiàn

malware (computing)

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流: liú · flow, circulate, drift; class
氓: máng · people; subjects; vassals
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件: jiàn · numerary adjunct for article; matter
软: ruǎn · soft, flexible, pliable; weak

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2–2–3–4 · liu2 mang2 ruan3 jian4

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noun

(Mainland China, computer security) malware

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