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衍义
yǎn​yì

derivative meaning

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衍义 衍義 yǎn​yì
derivative meaning
A meaning of a word or concept that is derived or extended from its original, primary sense
unrighteous
(literary, from 左传 zuǒ​zhuàn) to deviate from the path of benevolence and righteousness; to behave in a way that is improper or unrighteous

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  • 衍绎 yǎn​yì
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