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清正廉明

Mandarin · pinyin qīng zhèng lián míng

upright and honest

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清: qīng · clear, pure, clean; peaceful
正: zhèng · right, proper, correct
廉: lián · upright, honorable, honest
明: míng · bright, light, brilliant; clear

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1–4–2–2 · qing1 zheng4 lian2 ming2

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cing1 zing3 lim4 ming4

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