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鋼絲繩

简钢丝绳 · 繁鋼絲繩

Mandarin · pinyin gāng sī shéng

hawser
steel rope

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钢: gāng · steel; hard, strong, tough
丝: sī · silk; fine thread; wire; strings
绳: shéng · rope, string, cord; control

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1–1–2 · gang1 si1 sheng2

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gong3 si1 sing4

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noun

steel cable (Classifier: 條／条 m; 根 m)

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