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開襟衫

简开襟衫 · 繁開襟衫

Mandarin · pinyin kāi jīn shān

cardigan

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開: kāi · open; initiate, begin, start
襟: jīn · lapel, collar
衫: shān · shirt; robe; gown; jacket
开: kāi · open; initiate, begin, start

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1–1–1 · kai1 jin1 shan1

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