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枕塊

简枕块 · 繁枕塊

Mandarin · pinyin zhěn kuài

to use clay for a pillow (during mourning period)

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枕: zhěn · pillow
塊: kuài · piece, lump; dollar
块: kuài · piece, lump; dollar

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3–4 · zhen3 kuai4

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