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鑽井平台

简钻井平台 · 繁鑽井平台

Mandarin · pinyin zuān jǐng píng tái

(oil) drilling platform

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井: jǐng · well, mine shaft, pit; surname; 22nd lunar mansion, determinative star μ Geminorum (Tejat); hexagram ䷯
平: píng · flat, level, even; peaceful
台: tái · platform; unit; term of address
钻: zuān · drill, bore; pierce; diamond

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1–3–2–2 · zuan1 jing3 ping2 tai2

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