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通約

简通约 · 繁通約

Mandarin · pinyin tōng yuē

common measure

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通: tōng · pass through; common; communicate
約: yuē · treaty, agreement, covenant
约: yuē · treaty, agreement, covenant

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1–1 · tong1 yue1

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tung1 joek3

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