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講義氣

简讲义气 · 繁講義氣

Mandarin · pinyin jiǎng yì qì

to be loyal (to one's friends)
to value loyalty

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氣: qì · air, gas, steam, vapor; spirit
讲: jiǎng · explain; discuss; talk
义: yì · right conduct, righteousness
气: qì · steam, vapor; Kangxi radical 84

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3–4–4 · jiang3 yi4 qi4

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