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輕機槍

简轻机枪 · 繁輕機槍

Mandarin · pinyin qīng jī qiāng

light machine gun

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輕: qīng · light; easy, simple; gentle
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轻: qīng · light; easy, simple; gentle
机: jī · desk; machine; moment
枪: qiāng · spear, lance; gun, rifle

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1–1–1 · qing1 ji1 qiang1

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