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一步裙

Mandarin · pinyin yī bù qún

pencil skirt

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一: yī · one; a, an; alone
步: bù · step, pace; walk, stroll
裙: qún · skirt, apron, petticoat

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1–4–2 · yi1 bu4 qun2

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