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頑民

简顽民 · 繁頑民

Mandarin · pinyin wán mín

unruly people
rebellious subjects
disloyal citizens

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民: mín · people, subjects, citizens
顽: wán · obstinate, stubborn; recalcitrant

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2–2 · wan2 min2

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waan4 man4

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