導軌

简 导轨 · 繁 導軌
Mandarin · pinyin dǎo guǐ

Meanings

  1. (mechanics) guide rail; slideway
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導
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軌
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导
dǎo · direct, guide, lead, conduct
轨
guǐ · track, rut, path
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3–3 · dao3 gui3

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