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眼罩

Mandarin · pinyin yǎn zhào

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眼: yǎn · eye; eyelet, hole, opening
罩: zhào · basket for catching fish; cover

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3–4 · yan3 zhao4

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

ngaan5 zaau3

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noun

cover for the eyes, including: — goggles
cover for the eyes, including: — blindfold
cover for the eyes, including: — eye patch
cover for the eyes, including: — eyeshield
cover for the eyes, including: — blinkers (for a horse)
the act of shading the eyes with one's hand to guard against sunlight

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