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針線活兒

简针线活儿 · 繁針線活兒

Mandarin · pinyin zhēn xiàn huó r

needlework
working for a living as a needleworker

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活: huó · live, exist, survive; lively
兒: ér · son, child, oneself; final part
针: zhēn · needle; pin; tack; acupuncture
线: xiàn · line, thread, wire; clue
儿: ér · son, child; Kangxi radical 10

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1–4–2–5 · zhen1 xian4 huo2 r5

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needlework

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