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曳光彈

简曳光弹 · 繁曳光彈

Mandarin · pinyin yè guāng dàn

tracer ammunition
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曳: yè · trail, tow, drag, pull
光: guāng · light, brilliant, shine; only
彈: Look up this written character
弹: dàn · pellet, bullet, shot, shell

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4–1–4 · ye4 guang1 dan4

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

jai6 gwong1 daan2

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noun

tracer bullet; tracer

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