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遺教

简遗教 · 繁遺教

Mandarin · pinyin yí jiào

work or plans left as a legacy
the views of the departed
posthumous orders or teachings

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教: jiào · teach, class
遗: yí · lose; articles lost; omit

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2–4 · yi2 jiao4

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wai4 gaau3

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