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雞尾鋸

简鸡尾锯 · 繁雞尾鋸

Mandarin · pinyin jī wěi jù

keyhole saw
pad saw

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雞: jī · chickens; domestic fowl
尾: wěi · tail, extremity; end, stern; 6th lunar mansion, determinative star μ¹ Scorpii (Xamidimura)
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鸡: jī · chicken
锯: jù · a saw; to saw; amputate

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1–3–4 · ji1 wei3 ju4

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