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綱領

简纲领 · 繁綱領

Mandarin · pinyin gāng lǐng

program (i.e. plan of action)
guiding principle

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纲: gāng · heavy rope, hawser; main points
领: lǐng · neck; collar; lead, guide

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1–3 · gang1 ling3

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gong1 ling5

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noun

guiding principle; creed; doctrine; program

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