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八強賽

简八强赛 · 繁八強賽

Mandarin · pinyin bā qiáng sài

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八: bā · eight; all around, all sides
強: qiáng · strong, powerful, energetic
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强: qiáng · strong, powerful, energetic
赛: sài · compete, contend; contest, race

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1–2–4 · ba1 qiang2 sai4

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