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救生艇

gau3 saang1 teng5

jiu4 sheng1 ting3

lifeboat

Level: 3

救生艇

救 gau3 ju1 jiu4 - [v] save; rescue; relieve; help; aid; deliver
生 saang1 sang1 sheng1/5 - life; birth
艇 teng5 ting5 ting3 - small boat; long narrow boat

This word was added by tym on 29th Aug 2006

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