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壘砌

简垒砌 · 繁壘砌

Mandarin · pinyin lěi qì

to build a structure out of layered bricks or stones

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砌: qì · to build, pile up; stone steps, brick walk
垒: lěi · rampart, military wall

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3–4 · lei3 qi4

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leoi5 cai3

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verb

to build something out of layered bricks or stones

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