護貝

简 护贝 · 繁 護貝
Mandarin · pinyin hù bèi

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  1. (Tw) (stationery) to laminate
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护
hù · protect, guard, defend, shelter
贝
bèi · sea shell; money, currency
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4–4 · hu4 bei4

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