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搖筆桿

简摇笔杆 · 繁搖筆桿

Mandarin · pinyin yáo bǐ gǎn

to write for a living

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搖: yáo · wag, swing, wave; shake; scull
筆: bǐ · writing brush; write; stroke
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摇: yáo · wag, swing, wave; shake; scull
笔: bǐ · writing brush; write; stroke
杆: gān · pole; shaft of spear

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2–3–3 · yao2 bi3 gan3

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