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熱兵器

简热兵器 · 繁熱兵器

Mandarin · pinyin rè bīng qì

weapon using gunpowder or explosives (opposite: 冷兵器 lěng bīng qì)

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熱: rè · hot; heat; fever; restless; zeal
兵: bīng · soldier, troops
器: qì · receptacle, vessel; instrument
热: rè · hot; heat; fever; restless; zeal

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4–1–4 · re4 bing1 qi4

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jit6 bing1 hei3

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