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跑神兒

简跑神儿 · 繁跑神兒

Mandarin · pinyin pǎo shén r

absent-minded
one's mind is wandering

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跑: pǎo · run, flee, leave in hurry
神: shén · spirit, god, supernatural being
兒: ér · son, child, oneself; final part
儿: ér · son, child; Kangxi radical 10

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3–2–5 · pao3 shen2 r5

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