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魷釣

简鱿钓 · 繁魷釣

Mandarin · pinyin yóu diào

squid fishing (typically using lights at night to attract them)

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鱿: yóu · cuttlefish
钓: diào · fish; fishhook; tempt, lure

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2–4 · you2 diao4

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