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減分

简减分 · 繁減分

Mandarin · pinyin jiǎn fēn

to deduct points; to lose points

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減: Look up this written character
分: fēn · divide; small unit of time etc.
减: jiǎn · decrease, subtract, diminish

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3–1 · jian3 fen1

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