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Mandarin · pinyin yìng yòng ruǎn jiàn

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應: yīng · should, ought to, must
用: yòng · use, employ, apply, operate; use
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件: jiàn · numerary adjunct for article; matter
应: yīng · should, ought to, must
软: ruǎn · soft, flexible, pliable; weak

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4–4–3–4 · ying4 yong4 ruan3 jian4

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