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紅領巾

简红领巾 · 繁紅領巾

Mandarin · pinyin hóng lǐng jīn

red neckscarf
by extension, a member of the Young Pioneers

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紅: hóng · red, vermillion; blush, flush
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巾: jīn · kerchief; towel; turban; Kangxi radical 50
红: hóng · red, vermillion; blush, flush
领: lǐng · neck; collar; lead, guide

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2–3–1 · hong2 ling3 jin1

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noun

(communism) red scarf (as worn by young pioneers) (Classifier: 條／条 m)
(communism, metonymic) young pioneer

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