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轉輪手槍

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Mandarin · pinyin zhuàn lún shǒu qiāng

revolver (handgun)

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手: shǒu · hand
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转: zhuǎn · shift, move, turn
轮: lún · wheel; revolve, turn; recur
枪: qiāng · spear, lance; gun, rifle

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4–2–3–1 · zhuan4 lun2 shou3 qiang1

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