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手搭涼棚

简手搭凉棚 · 繁手搭涼棚

Mandarin · pinyin shǒu dā liáng péng

to shade one's eyes with one's hand

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手: shǒu · hand
搭: dā · join together, attach to; add to
涼: liáng · cool, cold; disheartened
棚: péng · tent, awning; booth; shed
凉: liáng · cool, cold; disheartened

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3–1–2–2 · shou3 da1 liang2 peng2

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

sau2 daap3 loeng4 paang4

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