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答數

简答数 · 繁答數

Mandarin · pinyin dá shù

numerical answer (to a question in math.)
(Tw) (of troops) to shout numbers or phrases in unison (to keep in step or maintain morale)

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答: dá · answer, reply; return; assent to
數: shù · number; several; count; fate
数: shù · number; several, count; fate

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2–4 · da2 shu4

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

daap3 sou3

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