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剝皮鉗

简剥皮钳 · 繁剝皮鉗

Mandarin · pinyin bāo pí qián

wire stripper

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剝: Look up this written character
皮: pí · skin, hide, fur, feather; outer
鉗: Look up this written character
剥: bō · peel
钳: qián · pincers, pliers, tongs; to compress

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1–2–2 · bao1 pi2 qian2

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mok1 pei4 kim2

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