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高層建築

简高层建筑 · 繁高層建築

Mandarin · pinyin gāo céng jiàn zhù

high-rise building
skyscraper

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高: gāo · high, tall; lofty, elevated; Kangxi radical 189
層: Look up this written character
建: jiàn · build, establish, erect, found
築: Look up this written character
层: céng · story, layer, floor, stratum
筑: zhù · ancient lute; build

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1–2–4–4 · gao1 ceng2 jian4 zhu4

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gou1 cang4 gin3 zuk1

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