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攻城木

Mandarin · pinyin gōng chéng mù

battering ram

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攻: gōng · attack, assault; criticize
城: chéng · castle; city, town; municipality
木: mù · tree; wood, lumber; wooden

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1–2–4 · gong1 cheng2 mu4

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