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寶馬

简宝马 · 繁寶馬

Mandarin · pinyin bǎo mǎ#

precious horse

Mandarin · pinyin Bǎo mǎ#

BMW (car company)

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宝: bǎo · treasure, jewel; precious, rare
马: mǎ · horse; surname; Kangxi radical 187

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3–3 · bao3 ma3

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bou2 maa5

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noun · Etymology 1

precious horse; treasure horse

name · Etymology 2

(Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau) BMW (automotive brand, including car, motorcycle)

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