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點化

简点化 · 繁點化

Mandarin · pinyin diǎn huà

magic transformation performed by Daoist immortal
fig. to reveal
to enlighten

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點: diǎn · dot, speck, spot; point, degree
化: huà · change, convert, reform; -ize
点: diǎn · dot, speck, spot; point, degree

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3–4 · dian3 hua4

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dim2 faa3

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