眼線筆

简 眼线笔 · 繁 眼線筆
Mandarin · pinyin yǎn xiàn bǐ

Meanings

  1. eyeliner (cosmetics)
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眼
yǎn · eye; eyelet, hole, opening
線
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筆
bǐ · writing brush; write; stroke
线
xiàn · line, thread, wire; clue
笔
bǐ · writing brush; write; stroke
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3–4–3 · yan3 xian4 bi3

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noun

  1. pencil eyeliner

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