筆供

简 笔供 · 繁 筆供
Mandarin · pinyin bǐ gòng

Meanings

  1. written evidence, as opposed to oral evidence 口供 kǒu gòng
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筆
bǐ · writing brush; write; stroke
供
gōng · supply, provide for; offer in worship
笔
bǐ · writing brush; write; stroke
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3–4 · bi3 gong4

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

bat1 gung1

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noun

  1. written statement; deposition; testimony

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