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減災

简减灾 · 繁減災

Mandarin · pinyin jiǎn zāi

to take measures to mitigate the impact of disasters (including prevention, preparation, and support for stricken communities)

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减: jiǎn · decrease, subtract, diminish
灾: zāi · calamity, disaster, catastrophe

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3–1 · jian3 zai1

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