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臨時保姆

简临时保姆 · 繁臨時保姆

Mandarin · pinyin lín shí bǎo mǔ

temporary caregiver; babysitter

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臨: Look up this written character
時: shí · time, season; era, age, period
保: bǎo · protect, safeguard, defend, care
姆: mǔ · child's governess; matron
临: lín · draw near, approach; descend
时: shí · time, season; era, age, period

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2–2–3–3 · lin2 shi2 bao3 mu3

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