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圖例

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Mandarin · pinyin tú lì

legend (of a map, etc)
diagram
illustration
graphical symbol

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例: lì · precedent, example; regulation
图: tú · diagram; chart, map, picture

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2–4 · tu2 li4

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

tou4 lai6

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noun

legend (of a map, etc.); key

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