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引線穿針

简引线穿针 · 繁引線穿針

Mandarin · pinyin yǐn xiàn chuān zhēn

to thread a needle
(fig.) to act as a go-between

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引: yǐn · to pull, draw out, attract; to stretch
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穿: chuān · penetrate, pierce, drill; wear
針: Look up this written character
线: xiàn · line, thread, wire; clue
针: zhēn · needle; pin; tack; acupuncture

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3–4–1–1 · yin3 xian4 chuan1 zhen1

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jan5 sin3 cyun1 zam1

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