補爐

简 补炉 · 繁 補爐
Mandarin · pinyin bǔ lú

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  1. fettling
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爐
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补
bǔ · mend, patch, fix, repair, restore
炉
lú · fireplace, stove, oven, furnace
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3–2 · bu3 lu2

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