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經濟危機

简经济危机 · 繁經濟危機

Mandarin · pinyin jīng jì wēi jī

economic crisis

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危: wēi · dangerous, precarious; high; 12th lunar mansion, determinative star α Aquarii (Sadalmelik)
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经: jīng · classic works; pass through
济: jì · help, aid, relieve; ferry, cross
机: jī · desk; machine; moment

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1–4–1–1 · jing1 ji4 wei1 ji1

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economic crisis

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