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自動樓梯

简自动楼梯 · 繁自動樓梯

Mandarin · pinyin zì dòng lóu tī

escalator

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自: zì · self, private, personal; from; Kangxi radical 132
動: dòng · move, happen; movement, action
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梯: tī · ladder, steps, stairs; lean
动: dòng · move, happen; movement, action
楼: lóu · building of two or more stories

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4–4–2–1 · zi4 dong4 lou2 ti1

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noun

escalator (mechanical device)

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