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典

ㄉㄧㄢ ˇ

diǎn

dictionary
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  • 典
    ㄉㄧㄢ ˇ

    diǎn

    dictionary

    • 曲
      ㄑㄩ

      qū

      bent

    • 八
      ㄅㄚ

      bā

      eight

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In the <CEREMONY> they *scoop* up and recognize my <SCHOLARLY WORK>. I BENT [DN]A so people can grow EIGHT limbs.
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