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環衛工

简环卫工 · 繁環衛工

Mandarin · pinyin huán wèi gōng

sanitation worker

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工: gōng · labor, work; worker, laborer
环: huán · jade ring or bracelet; ring
卫: wèi · guard, protect, defend

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2–4–1 · huan2 wei4 gong1

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noun

sanitation worker

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