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籌碼

简筹码 · 繁籌碼

Mandarin · pinyin chóu mǎ

bargaining chip; gaming chip; casino token

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筹: chóu · chip, tally, token; raise money
码: mǎ · number, numerals; yard; symbol

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2–3 · chou2 ma3

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

cau4 maa5

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noun

(gambling) counter; chip (alternative form of money)
(figurative) bargaining chip

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