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洗臉盆

sai2 lim5 pun4*2

xi3 lian3 pen2

a washbasin; a washbowl [Syn.] 臉盆 | [粵]: 面盆

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Level: 3
This term is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese.

洗臉盆

This word was added by bybell on 28th May 2007 and last edited on 30th Oct 2008

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洗 sai2 xi3 {xian3} - wash; bathe
臉 lim5 lian3 qian1 jian3 - the face; reputation
盆 pun4 pen2 ben4 - basin; tub; bowl

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