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弦樂隊

简弦乐队 · 繁弦樂隊

Mandarin · pinyin xián yuè duì

string orchestra

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弦: xián · string; hypotenuse, crescent
樂: lè · happy, glad; enjoyable; music
隊: duì · team, group; army unit
乐: lè · happy, glad; enjoyable; music
队: duì · team, group; army unit

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2–4–4 · xian2 yue4 dui4

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jin4 ngok6 deoi2

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