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透明硬紗

简透明硬纱 · 繁透明硬紗

Mandarin · pinyin tòu míng yìng shā

organza (fabric)

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透: tòu · penetrate, pass through
明: míng · bright, light, brilliant; clear
硬: yìng · hard, firm, strong; obstinate
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纱: shā · gauze, thin silk; yarn, thread

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4–2–4–1 · tou4 ming2 ying4 sha1

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