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百樂餐

简百乐餐 · 繁百樂餐

Mandarin · pinyin bǎi lè cān

potluck meal

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百: bǎi · one hundred; numerous, many
樂: lè · happy, glad; enjoyable; music
餐: cān · eat, dine; meal; food
乐: lè · happy, glad; enjoyable; music

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3–4–1 · bai3 le4 can1

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