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鉤環

简钩环 · 繁鉤環

Mandarin · pinyin gōu huán

shackle (U-shaped link)

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钩: gōu · hook, barb; sickle; stroke with
环: huán · jade ring or bracelet; ring

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1–2 · gou1 huan2

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