百帕

Mandarin · pinyin bǎi pà

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  1. hectopascal (hPa), unit of atmospheric pressure
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百
bǎi · one hundred; numerous, many
帕
pà · turban, kerchief, veil; wrap
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3–4 · bai3 pa4

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