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延

ㄧㄢ ˊ

yán

prolong
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  • 延
    ㄧㄢ ˊ

    yán

    prolong

    • 廴
      ㄧㄣ ˇ

      yǐn

      stride

    • ?

      • ㇒

      • 止
        ㄓ ˇ

        zhǐ

        stop

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Charlie STOPs his ZX motorcycle and looks at the man[y an]imals, wishing he could <prolong> his visit.
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