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鎮定劑

简镇定剂 · 繁鎮定劑

Mandarin · pinyin zhèn dìng jì

tranquilizer
depressant
sedative

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定: dìng · decide, settle, fix
劑: Look up this written character
镇: zhèn · town, market place; suppress
剂: jì · medicinal preparation

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4–4–4 · zhen4 ding4 ji4

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