駢脅

简 骈胁 · 繁 駢脅
Mandarin · pinyin pián xié

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  1. fused ribs (physical deformity)
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脅
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骈
pián · team of horses; associate, join
胁
xié · ribs, armpits; flank; threaten
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2–2 · pian2 xie2

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pin4 hip3

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