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領死

简领死 · 繁領死

Mandarin · pinyin lǐng sǐ

to surrender oneself for execution; (fig.) to come forward to take the blame; to face punishment

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死: sǐ · die; dead; death
领: lǐng · neck; collar; lead, guide

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3–3 · ling3 si3

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