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備援

简备援 · 繁備援

Mandarin · pinyin bèi yuán

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備: bèi · prepare, ready, perfect
援: yuán · aid, assist; lead; cite
备: bèi · prepare, ready, perfect

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4–2 · bei4 yuan2

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