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蒞

简莅 · 繁蒞

Mandarin · pinyin lì

to attend (an official function)
to be present
to administer
to approach (esp. as administrator)

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莅: lì · attend, be present; arrive at

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to attend; to arrive (in an official function or ceremony)
to manage

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