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快炒店

Mandarin · pinyin kuài chǎo diàn

(Tw) low-budget eatery

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快: kuài · rapid, quick, speedy, fast; soon
炒: chǎo · fry, saute, roast, boil, cook
店: diàn · shop, store; inn, hotel

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4–3–4 · kuai4 chao3 dian4

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