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針線活計

简针线活计 · 繁針線活計

Mandarin · pinyin zhēn xiàn huó jì

needlework
sewing

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活: huó · live, exist, survive; lively
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针: zhēn · needle; pin; tack; acupuncture
线: xiàn · line, thread, wire; clue
计: jì · plan, plot; stratagem; scheme

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1–4–2–4 · zhen1 xian4 huo2 ji4

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zam1 sin3 wut6 gai3

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