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中前衛

简中前卫 · 繁中前衛

Mandarin · pinyin zhōng qián wèi

center forward (soccer position)

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中: zhōng · central; center, middle; in the midst of; hit (target); attain
前: qián · in front, forward; preceding
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卫: wèi · guard, protect, defend

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1–2–4 · zhong1 qian2 wei4

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zung1 cin4 wai6

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