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反時針

简反时针 · 繁反時針

Mandarin · pinyin fǎn shí zhēn

counterclockwise

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反: fǎn · reverse, opposite, contrary, anti
時: shí · time, season; era, age, period
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时: shí · time, season; era, age, period
针: zhēn · needle; pin; tack; acupuncture

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3–2–1 · fan3 shi2 zhen1

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

faan2 si4 zam1

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adj

(alt-of, alternative, name) Alternative name for 逆時針／逆时针 (nìshízhēn, “anticlockwise”).

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