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CHINESE CHARACTER

lián

廉

廉

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honest; inexpensive

Numbered pinyin
lian2
English meanings
honest and clean; inexpensive; upright

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Example sentences

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  1. 01

    tā他wèi为guān官qīng清lián廉。

    He was an honest and upright official.

  2. 02

    zhè这jiàn件yīfu衣服jiàgé价格dī低lián廉。

    This piece of clothing is low-priced.

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