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琴通寧

简琴通宁 · 繁琴通寧

Mandarin · pinyin qín tōng níng

(Tw) gin and tonic

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琴: qín · Chinese lute or guitar
通: tōng · pass through; common; communicate
寧: Look up this written character
宁: níng · calm, peaceful, serene; healthy

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2–1–2 · qin2 tong1 ning2

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noun

gin and tonic

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