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彎角

简弯角 · 繁彎角

Mandarin · pinyin wān jiǎo

corner
bend
curve

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彎: Look up this written character
角: jiǎo · horn; angle, corner; point; Kangxi radical 148; 1st lunar mansion, determinative star Spica
弯: wān · bend, curve

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1–3 · wan1 jiao3

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