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定風針

简定风针 · 繁定風針

Mandarin · pinyin dìng fēng zhēn

wind vane
anemometer
weathercock

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定: dìng · decide, settle, fix
風: fēng · wind; air; manners, atmosphere; Kangxi radical 182
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风: fēng · wind; air; manners, atmosphere
针: zhēn · needle; pin; tack; acupuncture

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4–1–1 · ding4 feng1 zhen1

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ding6 fung1 zam1

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