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討保

简讨保 · 繁討保

Mandarin · pinyin tǎo bǎo

to ask for bail money

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保: bǎo · protect, safeguard, defend, care
讨: tǎo · to discuss; ask for, beg; demand; dun; marry

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3–3 · tao3 bao3

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