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長見識

简长见识 · 繁長見識

Mandarin · pinyin zhǎng jiàn shi

to gain knowledge and experience

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長: zhǎng · long; length; excel in; leader; Kangxi radical 168
見: jiàn · see, observe, behold; perceive; Kangxi radical 147
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长: zhǎng · long; length; excel in; leader
见: jiàn · see, observe, behold; perceive
识: shí · shì · recognize, understand, know

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3–4–5 · zhang3 jian4 shi5

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