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陰極射線管

简阴极射线管 · 繁陰極射線管

Mandarin · pinyin yīn jí shè xiàn guǎn

cathode ray tube

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射: shè · shoot, eject, issue forth, emit
線: Look up this written character
管: guǎn · pipe, tube, duct; woodwind music
阴: yīn · 'female' principle; dark; secret
极: jí · extreme, utmost, furthest, final
线: xiàn · line, thread, wire; clue

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1–2–4–4–3 · yin1 ji2 she4 xian4 guan3

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noun

(elecronics) cathode ray tube

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