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盤陀路

简盘陀路 · 繁盤陀路

Mandarin · pinyin pán tuó lù

twisting path
tortuous road

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陀: tuó · steep bank, rough terrain
路: lù · road, path, street; journey
盘: pán · tray, plate, dish; examine

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2–2–4 · pan2 tuo2 lu4

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