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管子鉗

简管子钳 · 繁管子鉗

Mandarin · pinyin guǎn zi qián

pipe wrench
monkey wrench

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管: guǎn · pipe, tube, duct; woodwind music
子: zǐ · offspring, child; fruit, seed of; first earthly branch
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钳: qián · pincers, pliers, tongs; to compress

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3–5–2 · guan3 zi5 qian2

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gun2 zi2 kim4

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