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關卡

简关卡 · 繁關卡

Mandarin · pinyin guān qiǎ

checkpoint (for taxation, security etc)
(fig.) barrier; hurdle; red tape
Classifier: 道 dào
Taiwan pr. guānkǎ

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關: Look up this written character
卡: kǎ · card, punch card; calorie
关: guān · frontier pass; close; relation

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1–3 · guan1 qia3

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

gwaan1 kaa1

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noun

checkpoint (for taxation, security, etc.)
(figurative) obstacle; barrier; hurdle
(video games) level

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