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磨砂膏

Mandarin · pinyin mó shā gāo

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磨: mó · grind; polish; rub; wear out; a millstone
砂: shā · sand; pebbles, gravel; gritty
膏: gāo · grease, fat; paste, ointment

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2–1–1 · mo2 sha1 gao1

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