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張掛

简张挂 · 繁張掛

Mandarin · pinyin zhāng guà

to hang up (a picture, banner, mosquito net etc)

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張: zhāng · stretch, extend, expand; sheet; 26th lunar mansion, determinative star υ¹ Hydrae
掛: guà · hang, suspend; suspense
张: zhāng · stretch, extend, expand; sheet
挂: guà · hang, suspend; suspense

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1–4 · zhang1 gua4

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verb

to hang up (a picture, curtain, etc.)

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