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見識

简见识 · 繁見識

Mandarin · pinyin jiàn shi

to gain first-hand knowledge of sth
to experience for oneself
knowledge
experience
insight

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見: jiàn · see, observe, behold; perceive; Kangxi radical 147
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见: jiàn · see, observe, behold; perceive
识: shí · shì · recognize, understand, know

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4–5 · jian4 shi5

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

gin3 sik1

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verb

to broaden one's knowledge

noun

knowledge; experience
(literary) level at military arts; skills at martial arts

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