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經濟衰退

简经济衰退 · 繁經濟衰退

Mandarin · pinyin jīng jì shuāi tuì

(economic) recession

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衰: shuāi · decline, falter, decrease; weaken
退: tuì · step back, retreat, withdraw
经: jīng · classic works; pass through
济: jì · help, aid, relieve; ferry, cross

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1–4–1–4 · jing1 ji4 shuai1 tui4

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