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暱稱

简昵称 · 繁暱稱

Mandarin · pinyin nì chēng

nickname
diminutive
term of endearment
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昵: nì · intimate, close; approach
称: chēng · call; name, brand; address; say

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4–1 · ni4 cheng1

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nik1 cing1

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noun

term of endearment; pet name; nickname

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