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輜重

简辎重 · 繁輜重

Mandarin · pinyin zī zhòng

(military) supplies (munitions, rations, clothing etc)
equipment and supplies taken on an expedition
(fig.) burden

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重: zhòng · heavy, weighty; double
辎: zī · a supply cart, covered wagon, dray

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1–4 · zi1 zhong4

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zi1 cung5

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noun

(military) impedimenta; supplies and gear of an army; baggage

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