安設

简 安设 · 繁 安設
Mandarin · pinyin ān shè

Meanings

  1. to install
  2. to set up
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安
ān · peaceful, tranquil, quiet
設
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设
shè · build; establish; display
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verb

  1. to install; to set up

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