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臉盆

简脸盆 · 繁臉盆

Mandarin · pinyin liǎn pén

washbowl
basin for washing hands and face
Classifier: 個 gè

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臉: liǎn · face; cheek; reputation
盆: pén · basin, tub, pot, bowl
脸: liǎn · face; cheek; reputation

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3–2 · lian3 pen2

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noun

washbowl; washbasin (Classifier: 個／个 m)

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