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中樂透

简中乐透 · 繁中樂透

Mandarin · pinyin zhòng lè tòu

to win in a lotto game

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中: zhōng · central; center, middle; in the midst of; hit (target); attain
樂: lè · happy, glad; enjoyable; music
透: tòu · penetrate, pass through
乐: lè · happy, glad; enjoyable; music

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4–4–4 · zhong4 le4 tou4

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