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仰臥式

简仰卧式 · 繁仰臥式

Mandarin · pinyin yǎng wò shì

corpse pose (yoga)

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仰: yǎng · raise the head to look; look up to, rely on, admire
臥: Look up this written character
式: shì · style, system, formula, rule
卧: wò · lie down; crouch

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3–4–4 · yang3 wo4 shi4

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