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英明果斷

简英明果断 · 繁英明果斷

Mandarin · pinyin yīng míng guǒ duàn

wise and resolute

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英: yīng · petal, flower, leaf; brave, a hero; England, English
明: míng · bright, light, brilliant; clear
果: guǒ · fruit; result
斷: Look up this written character
断: duàn · sever, cut off; interrupt

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1–2–3–4 · ying1 ming2 guo3 duan4

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jing1 ming4 gwo2 dyun3

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