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聯合自強

简联合自强 · 繁聯合自強

Mandarin · pinyin lián hé zì qiáng

to combine together for self-improvement
joint movement for self-strengthening

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合: hé · combine, unite, join; gather
自: zì · self, private, personal; from; Kangxi radical 132
強: qiáng · strong, powerful, energetic
联: lián · connect, join; associate, ally
强: qiáng · strong, powerful, energetic

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2–2–4–2 · lian2 he2 zi4 qiang2

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