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陡壁

Mandarin · pinyin dǒu bì

steep cliff
precipice
vertical slope

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陡: dǒu · steep, sloping; abruptly, sudden
壁: bì · partition wall; walls of a house; 14th lunar mansion, determinative star γ Pegasi (Algenib)

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3–4 · dou3 bi4

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dau2 bik1

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