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包間

简包间 · 繁包間

Mandarin · pinyin bāo jiān

private room (in a restaurant, or for karaoke etc)
parlor
booth
compartment

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包: bāo · wrap, pack, bundle; package
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间: jiān · midpoint, space; place, locality

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1–1 · bao1 jian1

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noun

private room (in a restaurant, karaoke bar, etc.); cabin; compartment; booth

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