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滴里耷拉

Mandarin · pinyin dī li dā lā

hanging down loosely; dangling in disorder

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滴: dī · drip; drop of water
里: lǐ · unit of distance; village; lane; Kangxi radical 166
耷: dā · ears hanging down
拉: lā · pull, drag; seize, hold; lengthen

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1–5–1–1 · di1 li5 da1 la1

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