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兩碼子事

简两码子事 · 繁兩碼子事

Mandarin · pinyin liǎng mǎ zi shì

see 兩碼事 liǎng mǎ shì

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兩: liǎng · two, both, pair, couple; ounce
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子: zǐ · offspring, child; fruit, seed of; first earthly branch
事: shì · affair, matter, business; to serve; accident, incident
两: liǎng · two, both, pair, couple; ounce
码: mǎ · number, numerals; yard; symbol

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3–3–5–4 · liang3 ma3 zi5 shi4

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loeng5 maa5 zi2 si6

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