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貢多拉

简贡多拉 · 繁貢多拉

Mandarin · pinyin gòng duō lā

(loanword) gondola (Venetian canal boat)

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多: duō · much, many; more than, over
拉: lā · pull, drag; seize, hold; lengthen
贡: gòng · offer tribute; tribute, gifts

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4–1–1 · gong4 duo1 la1

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noun

gondola (boat)

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