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英尋

简英寻 · 繁英尋

Mandarin · pinyin Yīng xún

fathom (1.83 meters)

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英: yīng · petal, flower, leaf; brave, a hero; England, English
尋: Look up this written character
寻: xún · seek, search, look for; ancient

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1–2 · Ying1 xun2

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jing1 cam4

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fathom (length unit)

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