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預選賽

简预选赛 · 繁預選賽

Mandarin · pinyin yù xuǎn sài

qualifying competition; qualifier

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预: yù · prepare, arrange; in advance
选: xuǎn · choose, select; elect; election
赛: sài · compete, contend; contest, race

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4–3–4 · yu4 xuan3 sai4

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