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安全措施

Mandarin · pinyin ān quán cuò shī

safety measure; precaution
(coll.) (euphemism) contraception; protection

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安: ān · peaceful, tranquil, quiet
全: quán · maintain, keep whole or intact
措: cuò · place; collect, arrange; employ
施: shī · grant, bestow; give; act; name

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1–2–4–1 · an1 quan2 cuo4 shi1

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