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直觀

简直观 · 繁直觀

Mandarin · pinyin zhí guān

direct observation
directly perceived through the senses
intuitive
audiovisual

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直: zhí · straight, erect, vertical
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观: guān · see, observe, view; appearance

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2–1 · zhi2 guan1

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adj

directly perceived through the senses; audio-visual; visual; ocular
intuitive; self-evident

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