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看門狗

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Mandarin · pinyin kān mén gǒu

watchdog

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看: kàn · look, see; examine, scrutinize
門: mén · gate, door, entrance, opening; Kangxi radical 169
狗: gǒu · dog, Canis familiaris
门: mén · gate, door, entrance, opening

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1–2–3 · kan1 men2 gou3

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noun

guard dog

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