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潘多拉魔盒

Mandarin · pinyin pān duō lā mó hé

a Pandora's box

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潘: pān · surname; water in which rice has been rinsed; a river that flows into the Han
多: duō · much, many; more than, over
拉: lā · pull, drag; seize, hold; lengthen
魔: mó · demon, evil spirits; magic power
盒: hé · small box or case; casket

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1–1–1–2–2 · pan1 duo1 la1 mo2 he2

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

pun1 do1 laai1 mo1 hap6

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pun1 do1 laai1 mo1 hap6

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noun

Pandora's box

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