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經濟人

简经济人 · 繁經濟人

Mandarin · pinyin jīng jì rén

Homo economicus

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人: rén · man; people; mankind; someone else
经: jīng · classic works; pass through
济: jì · help, aid, relieve; ferry, cross

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1–4–2 · jing1 ji4 ren2

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