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禦敵

简御敌 · 繁禦敵

Mandarin · pinyin yù dí

armed enemy of the nation
enemy of the Emperor
fig. championship challenger
contender opposing champion in sporting contest

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御: yù · drive, ride; chariot; manage
敌: dí · enemy, foe, rival; resist

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4–2 · yu4 di2

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verb

(literary) to defend against the enemy

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