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圓鑿方枘

简圆凿方枘 · 繁圓鑿方枘

Mandarin · pinyin yuán záo fāng ruì

see 方枘圓鑿 fāng ruì yuán záo

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圓: yuán · circle; round, circular; complete
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方: fāng · a square, rectangle; a region; local
枘: ruì · the handle of tools
圆: yuán · circle; round, circular; complete
凿: záo · chisel; bore, pierce

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2–2–1–4 · yuan2 zao2 fang1 rui4

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jyun4 zok6 fong1 jeoi6

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