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自然經濟

简自然经济 · 繁自然經濟

Mandarin · pinyin zì rán jīng jì

natural economy (exchange of goods by bartering not involving money)

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自: zì · self, private, personal; from; Kangxi radical 132
然: rán · yes, certainly; pledge, promise
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濟: Look up this written character
经: jīng · classic works; pass through
济: jì · help, aid, relieve; ferry, cross

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4–2–1–4 · zi4 ran2 jing1 ji4

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zi6 jin4 ging1 zai3

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noun

(economics) natural economy

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