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盆

Mandarin · pinyin pén

basin
flower pot
unit of volume equal to 12 斗 dǒu and 8 升 shēng, approx 128 liters
Classifier: 個 gè

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盆: pén · basin, tub, pot, bowl

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basin; tub (Classifier: 個／个 m)
basin-shaped thing
unit of volume equal to 12 斗 (dǒu) and 8 升 (shēng) (128 liters)
Classifier for basins of things.
a surname, Pen

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