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運動家

简运动家 · 繁運動家

Mandarin · pinyin yùn dòng jiā

athlete
sportsman
activist

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運: Look up this written character
動: dòng · move, happen; movement, action
家: jiā · house, home, residence; family
运: yùn · luck, fortune; ship, transport
动: dòng · move, happen; movement, action

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4–4–1 · yun4 dong4 jia1

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noun

sportsman; athlete

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