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紋絲

简纹丝 · 繁紋絲

Mandarin · pinyin wén sī

tiny bit
a jot
whisker

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纹: wén · line, streak, stripe; wrinkle
丝: sī · silk; fine thread; wire; strings

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2–1 · wen2 si1

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