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數來寶

简数来宝 · 繁數來寶

Mandarin · pinyin shǔ lái bǎo

folk theater consisting of recitation accompanied by clapper board rhythm

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數: shù · number; several; count; fate
來: lái · come, coming; return, returning
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数: shù · number; several, count; fate
来: lái · come, coming; return, returning
宝: bǎo · treasure, jewel; precious, rare

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3–2–3 · shu3 lai2 bao3

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sou2 loi4 bou2

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