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鐵拐李

简铁拐李 · 繁鐵拐李

Mandarin · pinyin Tiě guǎi Lǐ

see 李鐵拐 Lǐ Tiě guǎi

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拐: guǎi · kidnap, abduct; turn
李: lǐ · plum; judge; surname
铁: tiě · iron; strong, solid, firm

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3–3–3 · Tie3 guai3 Li3

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