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宿舍

Mandarin · pinyin sù shè

dormitory
dorm room
living quarters
hostel
Classifier: 間 jiān

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宿: sù · stop, rest, lodge, stay overnight; constellation
舍: shě · shè · house, dwelling; dwell, reside

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4–4 · su4 she4

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

suk1 se3 · suk1 se5

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noun

dormitory; living quarters (Classifier: 間／间)

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