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通訊系統

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Mandarin · pinyin tōng xùn xì tǒng

communication system

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通: tōng · pass through; common; communicate
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系: xì · system; line, link, connection
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讯: xùn · inquire; ask; examine; reproach
统: tǒng · govern, command, control; unite

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1–4–4–3 · tong1 xun4 xi4 tong3

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