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關愛

简关爱 · 繁關愛

Mandarin · pinyin guān ài

to show concern and care for

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愛: ài · love, be fond of, like
关: guān · frontier pass; close; relation
爱: ài · love, be fond of, like

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1–4 · guan1 ai4

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verb

to show love and care (for a friend)

noun

love and care (for a friend)

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