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核軍備

简核军备 · 繁核軍備

Mandarin · pinyin hé jūn bèi

nuclear arms

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核: hé · seed, kernel, core, nut; atom
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備: bèi · prepare, ready, perfect
军: jūn · army, military; soldiers, troops
备: bèi · prepare, ready, perfect

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2–1–4 · he2 jun1 bei4

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