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精明強幹

简精明强干 · 繁精明強幹

Mandarin · pinyin jīng míng qiáng gàn

intelligent and capable (idiom)

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精: jīng · essence; semen; spirit
明: míng · bright, light, brilliant; clear
強: qiáng · strong, powerful, energetic
幹: Look up this written character
强: qiáng · strong, powerful, energetic
干: gàn · oppose, offend; invade; dried

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1–2–2–4 · jing1 ming2 qiang2 gan4

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zing1 ming4 koeng4 gon3

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