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內場

简内场 · 繁內場

Mandarin · pinyin nèi chǎng

inner area (of a place that has an outer area)
the kitchen of a restaurant (as opposed to the dining area)
infield (baseball etc)
(Chinese opera) the area behind the table on the stage

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內: nèi · inside, interior; domestic
場: chǎng · open space, field, market
内: nèi · inside
场: chǎng · open space, field, market

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4–3 · nei4 chang3

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noun

inner area; inner field
(opera) area behind the table on the stage
(sports) infield

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