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穿針走線

简穿针走线 · 繁穿針走線

Mandarin · pinyin chuān zhēn zǒu xiàn

to thread a needle

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穿: chuān · penetrate, pierce, drill; wear
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走: zǒu · walk, go on foot; run; leave; Kangxi radical 156
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针: zhēn · needle; pin; tack; acupuncture
线: xiàn · line, thread, wire; clue

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1–1–3–4 · chuan1 zhen1 zou3 xian4

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cyun1 zam1 zau2 sin3

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