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經不起推究

简经不起推究 · 繁經不起推究

Mandarin · pinyin jīng bù qǐ tuī jiū

does not bear examination

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經: Look up this written character
不: bù · no, not; un-; negative prefix
起: qǐ · rise, stand up; go up; begin
推: tuī · push, expel; push forward
究: jiū · examine, investigate
经: jīng · classic works; pass through

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1–4–3–1–1 · jing1 bu4 qi3 tui1 jiu1

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ging1 bat1 hei2 teoi1 gau3

Cantonese word readings for 經不起推究. This lexicon supplies readings, not definitions.

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