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穿襠

简穿裆 · 繁穿襠

Mandarin · pinyin chuān dāng

(sports) to nutmeg; to dribble or pass the ball through an opponent's legs (esp. in soccer or basketball)

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穿: chuān · penetrate, pierce, drill; wear
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裆: dāng · crotch or seat of pants; pants

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1–1 · chuan1 dang1

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