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九連環

简九连环 · 繁九連環

Mandarin · pinyin jiǔ lián huán

Chinese rings, a brainteaser toy consisting of nine rings interlocked on a looped handle, the objective being to remove the rings from the handle

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九: jiǔ · nine
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连: lián · join, connect; continuous; even
环: huán · jade ring or bracelet; ring

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3–2–2 · jiu3 lian2 huan2

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noun

a Chinese folk toy/puzzle usually consisting of nine linked metal rings on a metal bar
baguenaudier

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