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罐頭笑聲

简罐头笑声 · 繁罐頭笑聲

Mandarin · pinyin guàn tóu xiào shēng

canned laughter; laugh track

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罐: guàn · jar, jug, pitcher, pot
頭: tóu · head; top; chief, first; boss
笑: xiào · smile, laugh, giggle; snicker
聲: shēng · sound, voice, noise; tone; music
头: tóu · head; top; chief, first; boss
声: shēng · sound, voice, noise; tone; music

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4–2–4–1 · guan4 tou2 xiao4 sheng1

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noun

(television, comedy) canned laughter; laugh track

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