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夾緊

简夹紧 · 繁夾緊

Mandarin · pinyin jiā jǐn

to clamp
to grip

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夹: jiā · be wedged or inserted between
紧: jǐn · tense, tight, taut; firm, secure

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1–3 · jia1 jin3

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