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圓珠筆

简圆珠笔 · 繁圓珠筆

Mandarin · pinyin yuán zhū bǐ

ballpoint pen
Classifier: 支 zhī, 枝 zhī

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圓: yuán · circle; round, circular; complete
珠: zhū · precious stone, gem, jewel, pearl
筆: bǐ · writing brush; write; stroke
圆: yuán · circle; round, circular; complete
笔: bǐ · writing brush; write; stroke

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2–1–3 · yuan2 zhu1 bi3

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jyun4 zyu1 bat1

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noun

(chiefly Mainland China) ballpoint pen (Classifier: 支; 枝; 根)

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