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盘

ㄆㄢ ˊ

pán

tray
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  • 盘
    ㄆㄢ ˊ

    pán

    tray

    • 舟
      ㄓㄡ

      zhōu

      boat

    • 皿
      ㄇㄧㄣ ˇ

      mǐn

      dish

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a boat for a dish is called a tray
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