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柬

ㄐㄧㄢ ˇ

jiǎn

invitation
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  • 柬
    ㄐㄧㄢ ˇ

    jiǎn

    invitation

    • 木
      ㄇㄨ ˋ

      mù

      wood

    • ?

      • ?

        • 口
          ㄎㄡ ˇ

          kǒu

          opening

        • 丨
          ㄍㄨㄣ ˇ

          gǔn

          line

      • 丷
        ㄅㄚ

        bā

        eight

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The <invitation> says Layla's party'll be at the house marked with EIGHT balloons BOUND together. Don't be stin[gy 'n] mean - bring a gift!
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