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防風固沙

简防风固沙 · 繁防風固沙

Mandarin · pinyin fáng fēng gù shā

sand break (in desert environment)

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防: fáng · defend; prevent; embankment
風: fēng · wind; air; manners, atmosphere; Kangxi radical 182
固: gù · to become solid, solidify; strength
沙: shā · sand, gravel, pebbles; granulated
风: fēng · wind; air; manners, atmosphere

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2–1–4–1 · fang2 feng1 gu4 sha1

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fong4 fung1 gu3 saa1

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