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言論自由

简言论自由 · 繁言論自由

Mandarin · pinyin yán lùn zì yóu

freedom of speech

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言: yán · words, speech; speak, say; Kangxi radical 149
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自: zì · self, private, personal; from; Kangxi radical 132
由: yóu · cause, reason; from
论: lùn · debate; discuss; discourse

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2–4–4–2 · yan2 lun4 zi4 you2

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

jin4 leon6 zi6 jau4

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noun

freedom of speech; free speech

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