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吉羅米突

简吉罗米突 · 繁吉羅米突

Mandarin · pinyin jí luó mǐ tū

kilometer (old) (loanword)

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吉: jí · lucky, propitious, good
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米: mǐ · hulled or husked uncooked rice
突: tū · suddenly, abruptly, unexpectedly
罗: luó · net for catching birds; gauze

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2–2–3–1 · ji2 luo2 mi3 tu1

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