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奔馳

简奔驰 · 繁奔馳

Mandarin · pinyin bēn chí#

to run quickly
to speed
to gallop

Mandarin · pinyin Bēn chí#

Mercedes-Benz, German car maker

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奔: bēn · run fast, flee; rush about; run
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驰: chí · go quickly or swiftly; hurry

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1–2 · ben1 chi2

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ban1 ci4

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verb · Etymology 1

(of cars, horses, etc.) to run quickly; to speed; to gallop

name · Etymology 2

(Mainland China) Mercedes-Benz (brand and car)

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