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說明書

简说明书 · 繁說明書

Mandarin · pinyin shuō míng shū

(technical) manual
(book of) directions
synopsis (of a play or film)
specification (patent)
Classifier: 本 běn

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說: shuō · speak, say, talk; scold, upbraid
明: míng · bright, light, brilliant; clear
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说: shuō · speak, say, talk; scold, upbraid
书: shū · book, letter, document; writings

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1–2–1 · shuo1 ming2 shu1

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syut3 ming4 syu1

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noun

instruction manual; (inexact) instructions; instruction sheet
synopsis (of a play or film)

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