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拖掛車

简拖挂车 · 繁拖掛車

Mandarin · pinyin tuō guà chē

18-wheeler
big rig
semi-trailer

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拖: tuō · drag, tow, haul; delay, prolong
掛: guà · hang, suspend; suspense
車: chē · cart, vehicle; carry in a cart; Kangxi radical 159
挂: guà · hang, suspend; suspense
车: chē · cart, vehicle; carry in cart

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1–4–1 · tuo1 gua4 che1

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