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三級士官

简三级士官 · 繁三級士官

Mandarin · pinyin sān jí shì guān

staff sergeant

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三: sān · three
級: jí · level, rank, class; grade
士: shì · scholar, gentleman; soldier
官: guān · official, public servant
级: jí · level, rank, class; grade

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1–2–4–1 · san1 ji2 shi4 guan1

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saam1 kap1 si6 gun1

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