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平衡木

Mandarin · pinyin píng héng mù

beam (gymnastics)
balance beam

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平: píng · flat, level, even; peaceful
衡: héng · measure, weigh, judge, consider
木: mù · tree; wood, lumber; wooden

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2–2–4 · ping2 heng2 mu4

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ping4 hang4 muk6

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noun

(gymnastics) balance beam

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