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拖動力

简拖动力 · 繁拖動力

Mandarin · pinyin tuō dòng lì

motive force
traction

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拖: tuō · drag, tow, haul; delay, prolong
動: dòng · move, happen; movement, action
力: lì · power, capability, influence; Kangxi radical 19
动: dòng · move, happen; movement, action

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1–4–4 · tuo1 dong4 li4

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