易拉罐

Mandarin · pinyin yì lā guàn

Meanings

  1. pull-top can
  2. easy-open can (with ring-pull)
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易
yì · change; easy
拉
lā · pull, drag; seize, hold; lengthen
罐
guàn · jar, jug, pitcher, pot
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4–1–4 · yi4 la1 guan4

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

ji6 laai1 gun3

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noun

  1. beverage can with an easy-open tab, or any similar can used to hold food or other substances

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