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連環殺手

简连环杀手 · 繁連環殺手

Mandarin · pinyin lián huán shā shǒu

serial killer

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手: shǒu · hand
连: lián · join, connect; continuous; even
环: huán · jade ring or bracelet; ring
杀: shā · kill, slaughter, murder; hurt

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2–2–1–3 · lian2 huan2 sha1 shou3

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noun

serial killer

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