to welcome / to meet / to face / to forge ahead (esp. in the face of difficulties)
迎
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卬
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辶
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Erich Honecker (卬) rebuilt the GDR inside of the engine. In the kitchen ((e)ng2) he welcomes (迎) Maud Younger (y) to his new paradise, handing her a pair of gladiator sandals (辶). As he is leading by example, every inhabitant of the new GDR is required to wear socks and gladiator sandals.
新
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亲
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斤
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Marie Curie and her bride are inspecting their wedding presents in front of the encampment. There's a brand new pair of barbells packed in plastic foil.