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緊繃繃

简紧绷绷 · 繁緊繃繃

Mandarin · pinyin jǐn bēng bēng

tight; stretched
(face, lips) taut; strained

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紧: jǐn · tense, tight, taut; firm, secure
绷: bēng · bind, draw firmly, strap

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3–1–1 · jin3 beng1 beng1

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gan2 bang1 bang1

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