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寶劍

简宝剑 · 繁寶劍

Mandarin · pinyin bǎo jiàn

(double-edged) sword (esp. a valuable or famous one)
Classifier: 把 bǎ

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宝: bǎo · treasure, jewel; precious, rare
剑: jiàn · sword, dagger, saber

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3–4 · bao3 jian4

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bou2 gim3

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noun

treasured straight sword
double-edged sword

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