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卷筆刀

简卷笔刀 · 繁卷筆刀

Mandarin · pinyin juǎn bǐ dāo

pencil sharpener (blade-only type)

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卷: juǎn · scroll; curl; make a comeback
筆: bǐ · writing brush; write; stroke
刀: dāo · knife; old coin; measure
笔: bǐ · writing brush; write; stroke

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3–3–1 · juan3 bi3 dao1

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gyun2 bat1 dou1

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