引擎蓋

简 引擎盖 · 繁 引擎蓋
Mandarin · pinyin yǐn qíng gài

Meanings

  1. (car) hood
  2. bonnet
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引
yǐn · to pull, draw out, attract; to stretch
擎
qíng · lift up, hold up, support
蓋
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盖
gài · cover, hide, protect
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3–2–4 · yin3 qing2 gai4

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noun

  1. (automotive) hood; bonnet

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