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抵用

Mandarin · pinyin dǐ yòng

to exchange for (sth of equal value or utility); to use in lieu; to redeem (a coupon etc); to use to offset (an amount owed etc)

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抵: dǐ · resist, oppose; deny; off-set
用: yòng · use, employ, apply, operate; use

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3–4 · di3 yong4

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