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爭奪戰

简争夺战 · 繁爭奪戰

Mandarin · pinyin zhēng duó zhàn

struggle

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争: zhēng · dispute, fight, contend, strive
夺: duó · take by force, rob, snatch
战: zhàn · war, fighting, battle

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1–2–4 · zheng1 duo2 zhan4

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