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圍巾

简围巾 · 繁圍巾

Mandarin · pinyin wéi jīn

scarf
shawl
Classifier: 條 tiáo

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巾: jīn · kerchief; towel; turban; Kangxi radical 50
围: wéi · surround, encircle, corral

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2–1 · wei2 jin1

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wai4 gan1

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noun

scarf (Classifier: 條／条 m)
shawl (Classifier: 條／条 m)
(Singapore Hokkien) apron

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