Chinese

工具

/kʊŋ⁵⁵ t͡ɕy⁵¹/
tool; instrument; implement (Classifier: 件 m)
  • HSK 3
  • TOCFL 5

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  • characterChinese工 “labour; work (Classifier: 份 c)”
  • characterChinese具 “tool; implement”
    • ideaChinese鼎 “ding (ancient large, three-legged bronze cauldron for cooking or sacrificial rituals)”
    • ideaChinese廾 “both hands”

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