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杜

ㄉㄨ ˋ

dù

prevent
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  • 杜
    ㄉㄨ ˋ

    dù

    prevent

    • 木
      ㄇㄨ ˋ

      mù

      wood

    • 土
      ㄊㄨ ˇ

      tǔ

      earth

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